The average train between Southall and Gillingham takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Southall 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 Southall and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southall is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southall to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Southall station and arriving at Gillingham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Southall to Gillingham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Southall station.
Southall to Gillingham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Book your Southall to Gillingham train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southall and Gillingham is 142.5 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Southall to Gillingham (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke in around 2h 51m.