The average train between Luton and Gillingham takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Gillingham station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Luton to Gillingham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Gillingham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Book your Luton to Gillingham train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Luton and Gillingham is 159.2 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Gillingham (Dorset) via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 15m.