Gillingham (Kent) railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gillingham
The station in January 2012
Location
Place	Gillingham
Local authority	Borough of Medway
Operations
Station code	GLM
Managed by	Southeastern
Platforms in use	3
Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail
History
July 1858	Opened as New Brompton
May 1886	Renamed New Brompton (Gillingham)
1 Oct 1912	Renamed Gillingham
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Gillingham railway station is a busy train station located in Gillingham, Kent. It's super close to the town's main shopping street, making it easy for people to get around. This station is an important stop on the Chatham Main Line, connecting Gillingham to other towns and cities.

A Look at Gillingham Station

Gillingham station has three platforms where trains arrive and depart. It's managed by Southeastern, a company that runs many train services in the area. The station helps thousands of people travel each year, whether they're going to school, work, or just visiting friends.

History of the Station

This station has been around for a long time! It first opened its doors in July 1858. Back then, it wasn't called Gillingham. It was known as New Brompton.

Later, in May 1886, its name changed slightly to New Brompton (Gillingham). Finally, on October 1, 1912, it got its current name, Gillingham.

Trains and Destinations

Gillingham station is a key part of the train network in Kent. You can catch trains here that travel on the Chatham Main Line. This line connects Gillingham to places like Chatham and Rainham.

Trains from Gillingham also run on parts of the North Kent Line. For those looking for faster journeys, some services use the High Speed 1 line, which can take you to London or even further into Kent, like Broadstairs.

Images for kids

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  The original station entrance in 1995.

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  Looking towards the coast. The building on the left is where train crews work.