The average train between Southampton and Gillingham takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Gillingham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Southampton to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Southampton to Gillingham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and Gillingham is 146.5 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gillingham (Kent) via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 2h 39m.