What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gillingham?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gillingham is to line 53 bus and line 96 bus and line 700 bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gillingham?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gillingham is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Lower Marsh and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Woolwich Arsenal Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Gillingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo East and arriving at Gillingham (Kent). Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Gillingham?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Gillingham is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Gillingham without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Gillingham?

The train from London Waterloo East to Gillingham (Kent) takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Gillingham bus from?

Waterloo Station to Gillingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Lower Marsh station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Gillingham train from?

Waterloo Station to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Waterloo East station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Gillingham is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £6 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Gillingham bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Gillingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Gillingham train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Gillingham is 34 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Gillingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Gillingham?

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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Waterloo Station to Gillingham - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Gillingham (Kent)train London Charing Cross - Gillingham
1h 28m
£16–35
Line 53 bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus 96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 700
3h 15m
£6
Drive 33.5 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Gillinghamcar 33.5 mi
50 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Gillinghamtaxi 33.5 mi
50 min
£140–170
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
1h 36m
£19–42
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 41m
£17–38

Waterloo Station to Gillingham by foot and train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Waterloo East to Gillingham (Kent) 5 times a week. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterloo Station to Waterfront Bus Station via Lower Marsh, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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