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How to get from Canterbury to Gillingham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Canterbury to Gillingham in London, take the X3 bus from Bus Station, Canterbury station to Railway Station, Faversham station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Faversham station to Gillingham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X3X3
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Bus Station, Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    ID B4
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Maidstone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Faversham
    ID F
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Faversham
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 6
    Ride to train station Gillingham
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Canterbury to Gillingham in London, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Cantebury East Station station to Faversham station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Faversham station to Gillingham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Cantebury East Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cantebury East Station
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Faversham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faversham
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 5
    Ride to train station Gillingham
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canterbury to Gillingham

The distance between Canterbury, London and Gillingham, London is approximately 26.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury to Gillingham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Canterbury

Canterbury is located at Orange Street, London and the nearest public transport station is Westgate Towers, St Dunstans.

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Westgate Towers, St Dunstans
  • Magistrates Court, Canterbury
  • Whitefriars, Canterbury

Public transport stations close to Gillingham, London

Gillingham is located at Gillingham, London and the nearest public transport station is St Mark's Church, Gillingham.

Bus stations close to Gillingham:

  • St Mark's Church, Gillingham
  • Britton Farm Mall, Gillingham
  • Jeffery Street, Gillingham

By train

To get from Canterbury to Gillingham in London, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Cantebury East Station station to Faversham station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Faversham station to Gillingham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Cantebury East Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cantebury East Station
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Faversham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faversham
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 5
    Ride to train station Gillingham
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Gillingham?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line X3, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canterbury to Gillingham?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Gillingham?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Canterbury to Gillingham?

    The X3 bus line goes from Bus Station, Canterbury station near Canterbury in Canterbury to Maidstone station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Maidstone station near Gillingham in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Canterbury to Gillingham by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Canterbury in Canterbury and Gillingham in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Canterbury to get to Gillingham?

    Get on the X3 bus from the Bus Station, Canterbury stop near Canterbury in Canterbury.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Canterbury and Gillingham?

    Get off the bus at the Maidstone station, which is closest to Gillingham in London.

  • When is the first train from Canterbury to Gillingham?

    The first train from Canterbury in Canterbury to Gillingham in London is Southeastern. It leaves the Cantebury East Station station at 06:19.

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