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Outbound fromSouthend Airport to Gillingham (Kent) by train
It takes an average of 2h 43m to travel from Southend Airport to Gillingham (Kent) by train, over a distance of around 14 miles (23 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Southend Airport to Gillingham (Kent) and tickets for this journey start from £30.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:28 | |
| Departure station | Southend Airport | |
| Arrival station | Gillingham (Kent) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 33m | |
| Distance | 14 miles (23 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £30.80 | |
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Taking the train from Southend Airport to Gillingham (Kent) in 2 hours 33 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southend Airport to Gillingham (Kent)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 43 minutes to travel the 14 miles (23 km) from Southend Airport to Gillingham (Kent) by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 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. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Southeastern or Thameslink to Gillingham (Kent). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Southend Airport to Gillingham (Kent) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.80. 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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Cheap train tickets from Southend Airport to Gillingham (Kent)
Book in advance
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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 Southend Airport 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.
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