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Tilbury Fort
Historic riverside fort with museum displays on artillery, soldiers and Thames defence. A strong choice for military history fans.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sidcup to Gravesend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 19 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Sidcup to Gravesend run on average 4 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 32m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 0:42 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Gravesend — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gravesend trip today.
Historic riverside fort with museum displays on artillery, soldiers and Thames defence. A strong choice for military history fans.
Local museum and library resource with exhibitions on Gravesend’s social, river and industrial history in a central heritage building.
Small volunteer-run museum exploring Milton’s past through local artefacts, photographs and community history displays.
Historic town-centre quarter with Georgian and Victorian buildings, independent shops, and easy access to key heritage sights.
Well-kept riverside gardens beside the Thames, popular for walking, views of passing ships and the Pocahontas memorial.
Large public park with open lawns, play areas, sports facilities and a café-free focus on relaxed local outdoor time.
Kentish huffkins are soft, round bread rolls from Kent, traditionally eaten fresh with local cheese, ham or jam and linked to the county’s baking heritage.
Gypsy tart is a classic Kent pudding with evaporated milk and dark muscovado sugar in shortcrust pastry, long associated with school dinners in north Kent.
Cobnuts are Kent’s traditional cultivated hazelnuts, prized in autumn for their sweet flavour and long history in local orchards and market gardening.
Popular Turkish grill and meze restaurant with charcoal-cooked kebabs, generous portions and a lively but relaxed setting in Gravesend.
Established Thai restaurant serving classic curries, stir-fries and seafood dishes in a comfortable, informal town-centre setting.
Contemporary Indian restaurant known locally for curries, tandoori dishes and polished service in smart surroundings.
Gravesend is moderate for south-east England: dining and hotels cost less than central London, but rail fares and some accommodation are higher than in smaller UK towns.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
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Gravesend station -> Gravesend Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sidcup to Gravesend 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 Gravesend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sidcup to Gravesend trains use the Sidcup to Gravesend station pair. Use this guide to compare Sidcup and Gravesend train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sidcup has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sidcup.
ATMs are available at Sidcup.
Ticket office support is available at Sidcup. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sidcup: Parking, WC.
Available at Sidcup: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sidcup: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. 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 1 for services towards London via main station entrance off Jubilee way. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp off Station Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 220 metres. Step access between platforms via foot bridge, 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: The are two ticket machines in the Station forecourt on platform 1 side of the station and one ticket machine by the entrance to platform 2, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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