Travelling by train from Basingstoke to Gillingham

Ready to travel from Basingstoke to Gillingham by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Basingstoke and Gillingham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$73.35, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Basingstoke and Gillingham

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Basingstoke to Gillingham by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 07:21

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:08

  • First daily departure (weekend): 00:28

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:15

  • Average number of daily trains: 38 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 22 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Basingstoke to Gillingham

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 4 minutes, spanning 87 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Basingstoke and Gillingham available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Basingstoke and Gillingham can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Basingstoke to Gillingham travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Gillingham.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Basingstoke to Gillingham?

The total distance between Basingstoke and Gillingham is 87 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Basingstoke to Gillingham?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at CA$73.35. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Basingstoke to Gillingham by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Basingstoke to Gillingham by train?

The shortest trip is 1 hour and 4 minutes.