Train times from Gillingham to London
Gillingham connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is St Pancras in 43 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 43 minutes to St Pancras
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria)
- Operator
- Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Gillingham to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras | 43 min | same as fastest | 72 min | 4.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 44 min | same as fastest | 65 min | 4.8/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 48 min | same as fastest | 68 min | 4.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
Gillingham to St Pancras
The fastest train from Gillingham to London St Pancras takes 43 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Gillingham the 65th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 72 minutes, 29 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Gillingham to London Bridge
The fastest train from Gillingham to London Bridge takes 44 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Gillingham the 82nd quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 65 minutes, 21 minutes longer. That median covers 36 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.8 an hour.
Gillingham to Victoria
The fastest train from Gillingham to London Victoria takes 48 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Gillingham the 69th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 68 minutes, 20 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Gillingham to London take?
The fastest train from Gillingham reaches London St Pancras in 43 minutes. Gillingham connects to 3 London terminals: St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Gillingham?
St Pancras is the quickest at 43 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria.
Is Gillingham a good commuter town for London?
At 43 minutes to London St Pancras, Gillingham is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Gillingham to London?
Yes. Direct services run to St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria.
What are the nearest stations to Gillingham?
The closest alternatives are Chatham, Rochester, Strood. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of St Pancras
Gillingham is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London St Pancras, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Gillingham, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Ebbsfleet International is quicker: 17 km away and 18 minutes into London St Pancras, saving 25 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 15 stations within 20 km that beat Gillingham.