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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Portsmouth
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
87 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Portsmouth will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Fast trains
To travel from Gillingham to Portsmouth you need to make at least one change.
06:313h08
Gillingham (kent)09:39Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
07:263h10
Gillingham (kent)10:36Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
08:013h14
Gillingham (kent)11:15Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
08:583h17
Gillingham (kent)12:15Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
09:313h05
Gillingham (kent)12:36Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
09:313h05
Gillingham (kent)12:36Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
10:313h05
Gillingham (kent)13:36Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
11:313h05
Gillingham (kent)14:36Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
06:313h08
Gillingham (kent)09:39Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
07:263h10
Gillingham (kent)10:36Portsmouth
£541One-way
1 change
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Gillingham to Portsmouth train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 11:47
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:15 Gillingham (kent) | 4h00 | 10:15 Portsmouth | 2 changes | |
| 06:31 Gillingham (kent) | 3h08 | 09:39 Portsmouth | 1 change | |
| 06:50 Gillingham (kent) | 3h25 | 10:15 Portsmouth | 3 changes | |
| 07:26 Gillingham (kent) | 3h10 | 10:36 Portsmouth | 1 change | |
| 07:45 Gillingham (kent) | 3h51 | 11:36 Portsmouth | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Portsmouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gillingham to Portsmouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
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 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 03:56 |
Last train 21:52 |
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: Great Western Rail, Southeastern from Gillingham to Portsmouth trainsGreat Western Rail, Southeastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Portsmouth from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 3m
Cheapest Price
£37
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
£54
Southeastern frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Gillingham to Portsmouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Gillingham to Portsmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gillingham to Portsmouth.
A visit to Portsmouth typically requires 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea Beach.
The train distance from Gillingham to Portsmouth is 87 km.
Booking trains from Gillingham to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth covers a distance of 87 km and takes approximately 2h 3m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Gillingham to Portsmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Portsmouth is by train, costing approximately £37.
The first train from Gillingham to Portsmouth leaves at 3:56.
The train station in Gillingham that goes to Portsmouth is Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL), and it arrives at Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
The last train from Gillingham to Portsmouth departs at 21:52.
Trains from Gillingham to Portsmouth run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gillingham to Portsmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gillingham to Portsmouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Gillingham to Portsmouth.
There is no night train service from Gillingham to Portsmouth.
To travel from Gillingham to Portsmouth, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Portsmouth
Gillingham
Portsmouth
The major train station for departures in Gillingham is Gillingham (Dorset). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gillingham (Dorset) for your trip from Gillingham to Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details. Step-free access to Platform 1 (most trains in both directions) via level access, or short ramp. Steps to Platform 2 (some trains in both directions) or step-free approximately 100m via barrow crossing with assistance only, when station is staffed.
- Accessible taxis: Pre-booked only
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet opening hours are: Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday - 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday - 09:30 - 17:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is located in the ticket office building. The waiting room is heated and seating complies with the Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Gillingham (Dorset)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, Station Road, off Le Neubourg Way (B3081)
The major train station for arrivals in Portsmouth is Fratton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Fratton for your journey to Portsmouth from Gillingham.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParking
DiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Fratton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
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