• Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

  • Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

  • Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

TrainlineTrainline is Europe’s leading platform for train and bus tickets

Low prices found by our customers
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.

Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) by train

First train

18:12

Last train

18:12

Departure station

Accrington

Arrival station

Gillingham (Kent)

Journey time

From 12h 53m

Distance

204 miles (329 km)

Changes

3 changes

Price

From £94.90

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, Southeastern

Take the train from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) in 12 hours 53 minutes

If you want to travel from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) by train to take around 12 hours 53 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 12 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 204 miles (329 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Gillingham (Kent). You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway or Southeastern trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.

Train tickets from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) start from £94.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including money-saving tips, or check our timetable above where you can view live train times.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between Accrington and Gillingham (Kent) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) is 12 hours and 53 minutes.

How much does the train from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) cost?

Train ticket prices from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) can start from as little as £94.90 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.

Is there a direct train from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent)?

No, there are no direct train services from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent). Travelling from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) leave?

The first train from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) leaves at 18:12. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) leave?

The last train from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) leaves at 18:12. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Accrington and Gillingham (Kent) by train?

Trains travelling from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) cover a distance of around 204 miles (329 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent)

Train tickets from Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) start at £94.90 one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, we’ll help you find the cheapest tickets.

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Accrington to Gillingham (Kent) is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.