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Compare train for Gillingham to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 146 km
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£61 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Southampton from Gillingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Gillingham to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Gillingham to Southampton
Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gillingham to Southampton.

There are 2 travel options from Gillingham to Southampton: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Southampton from Gillingham is a coach with an average price of £12.
This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Southampton:
Taking a coach costs £46 less than taking a train, which costs on average £57 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Gillingham to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Southampton that take longer:
Coach takes on average 3 h 50 min.
The distance from Gillingham to Southampton is approximately 91 miles.
The average frequency per day from Gillingham to Southampton is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Gillingham to Southampton 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 when travelling from Gillingham to Southampton:
The following travel companies offer services from Gillingham to Southampton:
- Travel with Thameslink for trains to Southampton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Thameslink Gillingham to Southampton tickets on Omio for £134.
Yes, there are direct routes from Gillingham to Southampton with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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