Canterbury to Gillingham by train

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Overview: trains from Canterbury to Gillingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Canterbury to Gillingham, 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 04:59 View journey
Last train 23:50 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 33m View journey
Distance (km) 39
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey US$9.00 View journey
Avg journey time 41m
Train operators 1

Going from Canterbury to Gillingham by train

About to set off from Canterbury to Gillingham by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Canterbury and Gillingham: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$9.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Canterbury and Gillingham

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

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:59

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:39

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:47

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:50

  • Average number of daily trains: 46 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 22 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Canterbury to Gillingham

Trains can complete this route in as little as 33 minutes. The total distance travelled is 39 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Canterbury and Gillingham?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Canterbury to Gillingham

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Canterbury and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Gillingham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Canterbury to Gillingham

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

The train journey between Canterbury and Gillingham covers 39 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.