East Malling to Gillingham (Kent) by train
| First train | 04:37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:08 | |
| Departure station | East Malling | |
| Arrival station | Gillingham (Kent) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 13m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (14 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Taking the train from East Malling to Gillingham (Kent) in 1 hour 13 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from East Malling to Gillingham (Kent)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to travel the 8 miles (14 km) from East Malling to Gillingham (Kent) by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 13 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Southeastern for all or at least part of your journey to Gillingham (Kent).
Book train tickets from East Malling to Gillingham (Kent) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Gillingham (Kent) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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