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Outbound fromHeathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset) by train
It takes an average of 3h 11m to travel from Heathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, over a distance of around 84 miles (136 km). There are normally 59 trains per day travelling from Heathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset) and tickets for this journey start from £33 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:07 | |
| Departure station | Heathrow Airport | |
| Arrival station | Gillingham (Dorset) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 40m | |
| Distance | 84 miles (136 km) | |
| Frequency | 59 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £33 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Heathrow Express |
Travelling from Heathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset) by train
Looking to travel from Heathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 11 minutes to travel from Heathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 40 minutes though. You'll usually find 59 trains per day running along the 84 miles (136 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Gillingham (Dorset), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry to get to Gillingham (Dorset). 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 Heathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset) 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, as advance tickets start from £33.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Heathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset)
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 Heathrow Airport to Gillingham (Dorset) 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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