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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gravesend to Erith
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
29 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
31 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gravesend to Erith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gravesend to Erith will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Gravesend to Erith, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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.
15:190h29Gravesend15:48Erith£41One-way0 changes
8:590h32Gravesend9:31Erith£81One-way0 changes
- 15:190h29Gravesend15:48Erith£41One-way0 changes
- 8:590h32Gravesend9:31Erith£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gravesend to Erith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Erith 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 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Erith:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gravesend to Erith costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Erith take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 18m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (22m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Gravesend to Erith train times
The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to Erith trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10047+P86796 | On time 15:29 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h33 | 16:02 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| P89862 · P86717 | On time 15:49 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h30 | 16:19 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| C10079+P86797 | On time 15:59 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h33 | 16:32 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| P89870 · P86720 | On time 16:19 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h29 | 16:48 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| C10026+P87713 | On time 16:29 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h33 | 17:02 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| P89878 · P86726 | On time 16:49 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 17:17 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| C10014+P87714 | On time 16:59 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h33 | 17:32 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| P89887 · P86730 | On time 17:19 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 17:47 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| C10027+P87715 | On time 17:29 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h33 | 18:02 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| P89896 · P86736 | On time 17:49 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 18:17 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| C18514+P87716 | On time 17:59 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h33 | 18:32 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| P89904 · P86740 | On time 18:19 Gravesend station (GRV) | 0h28 | 18:47 Erith station (ERH) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 8:59 Gravesend | 0h32 | 9:31 Erith | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gravesend to Erith
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gravesend to Erith run on average 6 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 25m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Gravesend to Erith trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gravesend and Erith from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gravesend to Erith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend to Erith 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 Erith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gravesend and Erith
Most Gravesend to Erith trains use the Gravesend to Erith station pair. Use this guide to compare Gravesend and Erith train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gravesend station do trains to Erith leave from?
Getting to Gravesend from Gravesend city centre
Gravesend 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
Food and drink options are available at Gravesend.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gravesend: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gravesend: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Erith station do trains from Gravesend arrive at?
Getting to Erith from Erith city centre
Erith train station facilities and services
Erith has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Erith.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Erith. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Erith: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Erith: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Erith: 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. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step access only to platform 1 for services to London via footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms. However 'circular' services do run from London Cannon Street , then back to London Cannon Street , from Platform 2 via Barnehurst, please check National Rail Enquiries for this journey availability and times, 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: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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