The average train between Blackpool and Gillingham takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Blackpool to Gillingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Gillingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Blackpool to Gillingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Gillingham is 363.1 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Gillingham (Kent) via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 10m.