Gillingham to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Gillingham to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gillingham to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:50 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 344
Trains / day 50 View all
Cheapest journey AU$139.43 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 16m
Train operators 6

Explore Gillingham to Preston by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Gillingham to Preston aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Gillingham and Preston

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$139.43, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel from Gillingham to Preston

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:50 and the last departure is 23:30. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:40 and the last train leaves at 23:47. On average, a total of 50 trains make this journey each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Gillingham to Preston?

On this route spanning 344 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Gillingham and Preston

Tickets for travel between Gillingham and Preston can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

More information on train travel from Gillingham to Preston

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Preston city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Gillingham to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Gillingham to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Gillingham to Preston covers 344 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.