Salford Central to Gillingham Kent Train Tickets & Timetables

Salford Central to Gillingham Kentby train on average takes 4 hrs 16 mins

Salford Central to Gillingham Kent one way only

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Trains depart every 26 minutes
First train leaves Salford Central at 05:46
Last train leaves Salford Central at 20:18

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Salford Central to Gillingham Kent train times

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Station Message

The lift between platform 1 and the ground concourse is out of order at Salford Central station.

Customers who require Step Free Access are advised to use the ramp to connect to the platform.

Salford Central facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
  
  canopies only
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Salford Central station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chapel Street.
  What3words - Towards Manchester - note.famed.stone & towards Wigan - froth.blitz.bland
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  If the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  0
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Type
  
  Compounds
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  - Category B Station
  - Mobility scooter friendly with a Northern Permit
  Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. Whilst these ramps are step free, they are quite steep.
  Recent works at the station have improved the stepping distance between the train and the platform.
  April/May 2025, there is currently work taking place at the station that means assistance may not be available, please contact the customer experience team for alternative support if you require it. 0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560, station will have assistance staff available in late June 25
  To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
  
  No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No
  
  -

Gillingham Kent facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
  
  platform 1/2 & 3
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Gillingham (Kent) station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located outside main entrance
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  newspapers
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street (what 3 words: launch.spine.free).
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 322 7021
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southeastern Customer Services
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
- Information Services Open
  
  Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On platform
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 333 9232
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  152
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £6.10
  Daily: £6.70
  Weekly: £28.80
  Monthly: £108.30
  Three Monthly: £324.60
  Six Monthly: £646.50
  Annual: £1,122.00
  Saturday: £4.90
  Sunday: £4.80
  Note:
  Daily Rate ( Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) - £7.20
  Off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £3.50
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  7
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is free for disabled customers by displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space, however you must register your vehicle in advance at https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  50
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Annotation
  
  You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Booking hall
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Counters can be raised or lowered to suit all customers
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms and interchange via lifts. Step free access direct to Platform 3 via side entrance off Railway Street. Stepped access from main entrance via station footbridge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Salford Centralto Gillingham KentFrom £66.50

Salford Central to Gillingham Kentby train on average takes 4 hrs 16 mins

Salford Central to Gillingham Kent one way only

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