Gillingham to Basingstoke by train

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Overview: trains from Gillingham to Basingstoke

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gillingham to Basingstoke, 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 05:33 View journey
Last train 22:57 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 87
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey €33.06 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 10m
Train operators 2

Travelling by train from Gillingham to Basingstoke

Ready to travel from Gillingham to Basingstoke 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.

Cost of train travel from Gillingham to Basingstoke

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Gillingham to Basingstoke:

  • Cheapest ticket: €33.06

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Gillingham to Basingstoke departure frequency and train timetable

With 36 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 29 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:33 and the last one is at 22:07. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:42, with the last one at 22:57.

Train travel time and distance from Gillingham to Basingstoke

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 3 minutes. The total distance travelled is 87 kilometres.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 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 even more about travelling from Gillingham to Basingstoke by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Basingstoke.

FAQs about the train journey from Gillingham to Basingstoke

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

The train journey between Gillingham and Basingstoke spans 87 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.