Gillingham (Kent) to Coulsdon South by train
| First train | 03:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:20 | |
| Departure station | Gillingham (Kent) | |
| Arrival station | Coulsdon South | |
| Journey time | From 1h 22m | |
| Distance | 30 miles (48 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Taking the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Coulsdon South in 1 hour 22 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Coulsdon South? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 55 minutes to travel the 30 miles (48 km) from Gillingham (Kent) to Coulsdon South by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 22 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 30 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. You're likely to be travelling with Southeastern, Thameslink or Southern to Coulsdon South. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gillingham (Kent) to Coulsdon South 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.
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