How to get to Gillingham from Maidstone

Mon 02 Nov
+ Add return
Travel by train, coach with
Southeastern
National Express
FlixBus
Avanti West Coast
Great Western Railway
1,000+ more
Southeastern
National Express
FlixBus
Avanti West Coast
Great Western Railway
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Maidstone to Gillingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.

Distance: 14 km

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Driving

£11

Average Price

Cheapest

£4

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

34m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Southeastern

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Compare ways to travel from Maidstone to Gillingham

Compare the available ways to get from Maidstone to Gillingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Maidstone to Gillingham is a train with an average price of £11.
The fastest way to travel from Maidstone to Gillingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Maidstone and Gillingham including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£6. The journey takes 34m versus 29m 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.

Travel options
from Maidstone to Gillingham

How to get to Gillingham from Maidstone by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Maidstone to Gillingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Southeastern
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Southeastern
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Southeastern
    0 changes

Other options

  • Southeastern
    0 changes
  • Southeastern
    0 changes
  • Southeastern
    0 changes

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries

Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Train
Coach

Best day trips from Gillingham by train

The most popular day trips by train from Gillingham are London, Canterbury, Maidstone, Rochester and Margate. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Gillingham on Omio.

A view of London

Day trip from Gillingham to London by train

Why visit London for the day?

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.

A view of Canterbury

Day trip from Gillingham to Canterbury by train

Why visit Canterbury for the day?

Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.

A view of Rochester

Day trip from Gillingham to Rochester by train

Why visit Rochester for the day?

Rochester is a historic Kent city known for its Norman castle, cathedral and links to Charles Dickens. Its cobbled high street and position on the River Medway give it a traditional English character.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Maidstone to Gillingham

Travel to Gillingham 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 Maidstone to Gillingham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maidstone and Gillingham including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Maidstone to Gillingham is a train with an average price of £11.
The fastest way to travel from Maidstone to Gillingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.
The Maidstone to Gillingham distance is approximately 14 km.
The average frequency per day from Maidstone to Gillingham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maidstone to Gillingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maidstone Barracks (MDB) and arrive in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maidstone to Gillingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern to go to Gillingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Maidstone to Gillingham often also extend their vacation to go to London Victoria (VIC), London, London St Pancras International (STP), London Cannon Street (CST), Stratford International (SFA). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gillingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Maidstone to Gillingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A day or two in Gillingham is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions and enjoy the local atmosphere.

Travelling from Maidstone to Gillingham: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to United KingdomTravel to GillinghamHow to get to Gillingham from Maidstone

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone