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How to get fromWaterloo East Station to Gillinghamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo East Station to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Gillingham (Kent)train train London Charing Cross - Gillingham
    1h 24m
    £17–35

  2. Bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southwark Station to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus bus N89
    2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Bus Stationbus bus 96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2h 30m
    £3–81

  3. Drive 33.1 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo East Station to Gillinghamcar car 33.1 mi
    49 min
    £9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo East Station to Gillinghamtaxi taxi 33.1 mi
    49 min
    £310–370

  5. Train via Swanley

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Swanleytrain train London Charing Cross - Ashford International / ...
    2. Take the train from Swanley to Gillingham (Kent)train train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    1h 30m
    £17–35

  6. Train via London Blackfriars

    1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
    1h 42m
    £17–35

Waterloo East Station to Gillingham by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Waterloo East Station, England and Gillingham, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Waterloo East to Gillingham (Kent) 5 times a week. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterloo East Station to Waterfront Bus Station via Southwark Station, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, and Bus Station in around 2h 30m.

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