How to get to Gillingham from Folkestone

There are 2 travel options from Folkestone to Gillingham: train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Gillingham from Folkestone is by taking a train, which costs on average £5.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Folkestone to Gillingham:

A train is £8 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £13 from Folkestone to Gillingham.

The fastest way to get to Gillingham from Folkestone is by coach with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:

Getting to Gillingham by train takes 1 h 39 min on average.

The distance between Folkestone and Gillingham is around 34 miles.

The average frequency per day from Folkestone to Gillingham is:

• 3 coaches a day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Gillingham from Folkestone as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Folkestone to Gillingham:

The following travel companies offer services from Folkestone to Gillingham:

• Travel with National Express to go to Gillingham by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Folkestone to Gillingham tickets on Omio for £13.
• Travel with Southeastern for trains to Gillingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Southeastern Folkestone to Gillingham tickets on Omio for £5.

Yes, there are direct services available from Folkestone to Gillingham with the following travel companies:

• Direct coaches with with 3 direct coaches per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gillingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Folkestone and Gillingham.