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Outbound fromGravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea by train
It takes an average of 2h 31m to travel from Gravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea by train, over a distance of around 50 miles (81 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Gravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea and tickets for this journey start from £41.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 10:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:19 | |
| Departure station | Gravesend | |
| Arrival station | Shoreham-by-Sea | |
| Journey time | From 2h 16m | |
| Distance | 50 miles (81 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £41.80 | |
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Taking the train from Gravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea in 2 hours 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 31 minutes to travel the 50 miles (81 km) from Gravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 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 Shoreham-by-Sea. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £41.80. 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 Shoreham-by-Sea by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Gravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea
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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 Gravesend to Shoreham-by-Sea is right for you.
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