Romford to Gillingham (Dorset) by train
| First train | 06:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:32 | |
| Departure station | Romford | |
| Arrival station | Gillingham (Dorset) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 50m | |
| Distance | 112 miles (181 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia |
Taking the train from Romford to Gillingham (Dorset) in 2 hours 50 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Romford to Gillingham (Dorset)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 58 minutes to travel the 112 miles (181 km) from Romford to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 4 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, Greater Anglia 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 Romford to Gillingham (Dorset) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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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