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Outbound fromLeicester to Gillingham (Dorset) by train
It takes an average of 7h 26m to travel from Leicester to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, over a distance of around 121 miles (194 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Gillingham (Dorset) and tickets for this journey start from £104.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:56 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Gillingham (Dorset) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 43m | |
| Distance | 121 miles (194 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £104.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways |
Taking the train from Leicester to Gillingham (Dorset) in 4 hours 43 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Leicester to Gillingham (Dorset)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 26 minutes to travel the 121 miles (194 km) from Leicester to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains 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. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway or South Western Railway to Gillingham (Dorset). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Leicester to Gillingham (Dorset) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £104.40. 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.
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