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Outbound fromCardiff Central to Gillingham (Kent) by train
It takes an average of 7h 55m to travel from Cardiff Central to Gillingham (Kent) by train, over a distance of around 161 miles (259 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Gillingham (Kent) and tickets for this journey start from £81.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:30 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Gillingham (Kent) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 3m | |
| Distance | 161 miles (259 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £81.90 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gillingham (Kent) in 4 hours 3 minutes
If you want to travel from Cardiff Central to Gillingham (Kent) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Cardiff Central to Gillingham (Kent) by train to take around 7 hours 55 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 161 miles (259 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Gillingham (Kent). You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Cardiff Central to Gillingham (Kent) start from £81.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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