The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Northfleet
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Northfleet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Northfleet will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham for Northfleet 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 16 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 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.


Live departures
Gillingham to Northfleet train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Northfleet trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:36 Gillingham | 0h27 | 04:03 Northfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Northfleet
Trains from Gillingham to Northfleet run on average 6 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 27m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Gillingham to Northfleet trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Northfleet from £5. 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 Northfleet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Northfleet 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 Northfleet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Northfleet
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 10:10 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London from main entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Stepped access only to platform 1 for services towards London via subway. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help 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: Outside of The Hive public house
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