The average train between Newport and Gillingham takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 Newport and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newport 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 Newport to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Newport to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Newport to Gillingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Newport and Gillingham is 246.6 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Gillingham (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 20m.