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Explore cheap prices from Southend East to Gillingham

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Southend East to Gillingham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Fri23May

£17.40

Sat24May

£17.40

Sun25May

£17.40

Mon26May

£17.40

Tue27May

£17.40

Wed28May

£17.40

Thu29May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Southend East to Gillingham train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southend East to Gillingham, starting from £17.40 and averaging £40.60. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 55m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Fri, May 23
Sat, May 24
From £17.40
Sun, May 25
From £17.40
Mon, May 26
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Tue, May 27
From £17.40
Wed, May 28
From £17.40
Thu, May 29
From £17.40

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:05 Southend East	07:05 Gillingham (Kent)	2h 0m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:19 Southend East	09:16 Gillingham (Dorset)	3h 57m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:03 Southend East	08:05 Gillingham (Kent)	2h 2m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:32 Southend East	08:45 Gillingham (Kent)	2h 13m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:32 Southend East	10:17 Gillingham (Dorset)	3h 45m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:08 Southend East	09:05 Paris	1h 57m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Southend East to Gillingham train route details

First train

05:05

Last train

23:33

Departure station

Southend East

Arrival station

Gillingham

Journey time

1h 55m

Distance

14 miles

Price

£17.40*

Train Operators

London Overground, Southeastern, c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend East to Gillingham

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southend East to Gillingham can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southend East to Gillingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Southend East to Gillingham, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won’t even need to leave the train… or often your seat!.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend East to Gillingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Southend East to Gillingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southend East to Gillingham train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Southend East to Gillingham with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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