Explore Preston to Gillingham by rail

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

Train cost for travel between Preston 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 £118.50, 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 4 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 times for travel from Preston to Gillingham

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 03:57 and the last departure is 21:18. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:17 and the last train leaves at 21:01. On average, a total of 31 trains make this journey each day.

How long is the train journey from Preston to Gillingham?

This journey covers a total of 344 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Booking time frame: Preston to Gillingham trains

Tickets for travel to Gillingham along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Preston to Gillingham

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Gillingham city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Preston to Gillingham?

The total distance between Preston and Gillingham is 344 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Preston to Gillingham cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is £118.50. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Preston to Gillingham train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 4 months before the travel date.

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

The shortest trip is 3 hours and 34 minutes.