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St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) by train

First train

06:50

Last train

19:20

Departure station

St James Park (Exeter)

Arrival station

Gillingham (Kent)

Journey time

From 5h 11m

Distance

183 miles (294 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern

Travelling from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) by train

Looking to travel from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours 17 minutes to travel from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 11 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 183 miles (294 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Gillingham (Kent), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern to get to Gillingham (Kent). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between St James Park (Exeter) and Gillingham (Kent) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Is there a direct train from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent)?

No, there are no direct train services from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent). Travelling from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) leave?

The first train from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) leaves at 06:50. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) leave?

The last train from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) leaves at 19:20. 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.

What's the distance between St James Park (Exeter) and Gillingham (Kent) by train?

Trains travelling from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent) cover a distance of around 183 miles (294 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from St James Park (Exeter) to Gillingham (Kent)

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† 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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