The average train between Canterbury and Gillingham takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Gillingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Gillingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Gillingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Canterbury to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Book your Canterbury to Gillingham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Gillingham is 235.6 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Gillingham (Dorset) via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 48m.