First train | 12:15 | |
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Last train | 22:22 | |
Departure station | Falmouth Docks | |
Arrival station | Gillingham (Dorset) | |
Journey time | From 4h 30m | |
Distance | 136 miles (220 km) | |
Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 36 minutes to travel the 136 miles (220 km) from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or South Western Railway, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset) 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 (Dorset) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Falmouth Docks and Gillingham (Dorset) is 6 hours and 36 minutes, with around 5 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset) is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset). Travelling from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset) by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset) leaves at 12:15. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset) leaves at 22:22. 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.
Trains travelling from Falmouth Docks to Gillingham (Dorset) cover a distance of around 136 miles (220 km) during the journey.
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