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Compare train and coach for Brighton to Gillingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £53, while a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£53 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Gillingham:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Gillingham costing on average £53.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-37.32. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Gillingham:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Gillingham costing on average £53.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Gillingham as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
- Coaches mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.
- Travel with Brighton & Hove to go to Gillingham by coach.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Gillingham by train.
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