The average train between Swanscombe and Gillingham takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Swanscombe 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 every 20 minutes between Swanscombe and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Swanscombe is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swanscombe station and arriving at Gillingham station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Swanscombe to Gillingham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanscombe station.
Swanscombe to Gillingham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
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The distance between Swanscombe and Gillingham is 17.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Swanscombe to Gillingham (Kent) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 29 min. Southeastern also services this route hourly.