Gillingham to Greenwich train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Greenwich

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

1 h 22 m

Average duration

1 h 39 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Greenwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gillingham to Greenwich will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Gillingham for Greenwich every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Thameslink
07:241h22
Gillingham
08:46Greenwich
£71One-way
0 changes
Southeastern
06:062h12
Gillingham
08:18Greenwich
£221One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
08:361h23
Gillingham
09:59Greenwich
£221One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Gillingham to Greenwich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Greenwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £22.

Distance: 39 km

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£10

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£22

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1h 38m

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1h 8m

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2h 38m

Average total duration

2h 8m

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Live departures

Gillingham to Greenwich train times

The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Greenwich trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 09:51
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
southeastern06:06 Gillingham
2h12
08:18 Greenwich0 changesdirect
thameslink07:24 Gillingham
1h22
08:46 Greenwich0 changesdirect
thameslink08:36 Gillingham
1h23
09:59 Greenwich0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gillingham to Greenwich

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Trains from Gillingham to Greenwich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 21m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
39 km
Average train duration
1h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 21m
First train
00:09
Last train
23:39
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Thameslink from Gillingham to Greenwich trainsThameslink trains will get you between Gillingham and Greenwich from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£6
Thameslink frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Gillingham to Greenwich train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Greenwich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Greenwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
To fully explore Greenwich, including the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, and Greenwich Park, it is recommended to spend at least one to two days.
The train journey from Gillingham to Greenwich is not particularly noted for its scenic views, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas. However, travellers may catch glimpses of local landscapes and the River Thames as they approach Greenwich.
The train distance from Gillingham to Greenwich is 39 km.
Yes, a day trip from Gillingham to Greenwich is feasible with a journey time of 1h 21m and a distance of 39 km. The train service operates 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gillingham and Greenwich. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
Booking trains from Gillingham to Greenwich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gillingham to Greenwich covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 1h 21m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Gillingham to Greenwich leaves at 0:09.
To get from Gillingham to Greenwich, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Gillingham to Greenwich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The last train from Gillingham to Greenwich departs at 23:39.
Trains from Gillingham to Greenwich run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Greenwich is by train, costing approximately £6.
The train station in Gillingham that goes to Greenwich is Gillingham (Kent) (GLM), and it arrives at Greenwich station (GNW).
There is no night train service from Gillingham to Greenwich.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gillingham to Greenwich.
Yes, you can take the train from Gillingham to Greenwich.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Greenwich

Gillingham
Greenwich
The major train station for departures in Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gillingham (Kent) for your trip from Gillingham to Greenwich.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms and interchange via lifts. Step free access direct to Platform 3 via side entrance off Railway Street. Stepped access from main entrance via station footbridge.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Platforms 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Gillingham (Kent)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.

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