- Recommended
Eltham Palace and Gardens
Historic house museum in nearby Eltham with art, interiors and changing exhibitions. Worth visiting for design lovers and local cultural context.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
28 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
28 m
Trains on 20 Sept
21
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gravesend to Abbey Wood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gravesend to Abbey Wood will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 21 trains from Gravesend to Abbey Wood, including 20 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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.
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C22741Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Abbey Wood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 19 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 5m faster (27m by train vs 32m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £17). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Thameslink, Southeastern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to Abbey Wood trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C18367 | On time 11:30 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h27 | 11:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85277 · P86677 | On time 11:33 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h50 | 12:23 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
C22106 | On time 11:59 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 12:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85281 · P86681 | On time 12:03 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h50 | 12:53 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
C22105 | On time 12:29 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 12:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85285 · P86688 | On time 12:33 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h50 | 13:23 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
C10289 | 7:02 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h29 | 7:31 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C22755 | 7:29 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 7:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C22756 | 7:59 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 8:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85239 · J09212 | 8:03 Gravesend station (GRV) | 1h08 | 9:11 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
C22742 | 8:59 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 9:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C22717 | 9:29 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 9:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C22705 | 9:59 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 10:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C22706 | 10:29 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 10:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C22740 | 10:59 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 11:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Gravesend to Abbey Wood run on average 7 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 25m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:47 |
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Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Abbey Wood — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Abbey Wood trip today.
Historic house museum in nearby Eltham with art, interiors and changing exhibitions. Worth visiting for design lovers and local cultural context.
Major contemporary art gallery in North Greenwich showing ambitious exhibitions by leading artists in a striking riverside building.
Volunteer-run local museum covering Thamesmead, Abbey Wood and surrounding districts through photographs, objects and community history displays.
Large park around the ruins of Lesnes Abbey, with woodlands, meadows and broad views. A local favourite for walking and quiet heritage.
Wild riverside reserve on the Thames with marshes, birdlife and open paths. Ideal for nature walks close to Abbey Wood station.
Expansive public common with ponds, tracks and seasonal colour. Popular for longer walks and a more local, less crowded green escape.
Pie and mash is a classic South London meal of minced beef pie with mashed potato and parsley liquor, long linked to working-class London food culture.
Jellied eels are a traditional East and South London speciality, made by cooking eels in spiced stock that sets into a savoury jelly.
London porter is a dark beer style with roasted malt flavours, historically brewed in London and still strongly associated with the capital.
Friendly Indian restaurant serving classic curries, tandoori dishes and takeaway favourites, popular for reliable neighbourhood dining.
Casual café and grill near Abbey Wood known locally for hearty breakfasts, kebabs and everyday comfort food in a relaxed setting.
Traditional pub atmosphere with beers, grills and familiar British pub meals, suitable for a relaxed local lunch or dinner.
Moderate for outer London: dining and transport are manageable, but accommodation and central sightseeing costs are higher than in many UK towns.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12% if service was good. Taxis often round up or add 10%. Cafes usually do not require a tip, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend to Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gravesend to Abbey Wood trains use the Gravesend to Abbey Wood Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Gravesend and Abbey Wood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gravesend has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Gravesend.
Ticket office support is available at Gravesend. Information desks are 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.
Available at Gravesend: Parking, WC.
Available at Gravesend: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gravesend: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Abbey Wood Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Abbey Wood Station.
Ticket office support is available at Abbey Wood Station. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Abbey Wood Station: Parking, WC.
Available at Abbey Wood Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Abbey Wood Station: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available in the ticket hall and platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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