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St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset) by train

First train

21:37

Last train

21:37

Departure station

St Albans City

Arrival station

Gillingham (Dorset)

Journey time

From 10h 39m

Distance

97 miles (157 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

South Western Railway, Thameslink

Taking the train from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset) in 10 hours 39 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset)? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 10 hours 39 minutes to travel the 97 miles (157 km) from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, although you can get there in as little as 10 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train 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 South Western Railway or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from St Albans City 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.

FAQs about the train journey from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset)

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

How do you get to Gillingham (Dorset) from St Albans City?

To travel to Gillingham (Dorset) from St Albans City, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 10 hours and 39 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 10 hours and 39 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset)?

Trains from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset) take an average of 10 hours and 39 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 10 hours and 39 minutes. You'll usually find 1 train per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between St Albans City and Gillingham (Dorset) by train?

The quickest journey time between St Albans City and Gillingham (Dorset) by train is 10 hours and 39 minutes.

Are there direct trains from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset)?

No, there are no direct trains running from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset), you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Gillingham (Dorset)

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

† 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.

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