The average train between Portsmouth and Gillingham takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Portsmouth to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Portsmouth to Gillingham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Gillingham is 132 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gillingham (Kent) via London Waterloo Station, Westminster station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 7m.