The average train between Plymouth and Gillingham takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Plymouth to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Plymouth to Gillingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Gillingham is 348 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Gillingham (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 49m.