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Outbound fromSt Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent) by train
It takes an average of 8h 15m to travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent) by train, over a distance of around 275 miles (443 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent) and tickets for this journey start from £71 when you book in advance.
| First train | 12:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 16:36 | |
| Departure station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Arrival station | Gillingham (Kent) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 37m | |
| Distance | 275 miles (443 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £71 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent) by train
Looking to travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 15 minutes to travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 37 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 275 miles (443 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Gillingham (Kent), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern to get to Gillingham (Kent). 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 St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent) 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 £71.00.
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FAQs about the train journey from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent)
Want to know more about your journey from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent)
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 St Ives (Cornwall) to Gillingham (Kent) 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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