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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Leicester
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Leicester will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham for Leicester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gillingham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 180 km
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£81 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gillingham to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Leicester trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:24 Gillingham | 2h49 | 11:13 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Leicester
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Trains from Gillingham to Leicester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 180 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 180 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 04:36 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Southeastern from Gillingham to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Southeastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Leicester from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gillingham to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Leicester
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Information Desk
- 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.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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