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Outbound fromStansted Airport to Gillingham (Kent) by train
It takes an average of 2h 52m to travel from Stansted Airport to Gillingham (Kent) by train, over a distance of around 37 miles (59 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to Gillingham (Kent) and tickets for this journey start from £32.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:43 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | Gillingham (Kent) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 24m | |
| Distance | 37 miles (59 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £32.90 | |
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Travelling from Stansted Airport to Gillingham (Kent) by train
Looking to travel from Stansted Airport to Gillingham (Kent) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 52 minutes to travel from Stansted Airport to Gillingham (Kent) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 24 minutes though. You'll usually find 16 trains per day running along the 37 miles (59 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Gillingham (Kent), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Greater Anglia, Southeastern or Thameslink 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 Stansted Airport 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 £32.90.
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Cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport 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.
Split your tickets
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