Gillingham (Kent) railway station in the town of Gillingham (pronounced with a soft "G": /ˈdʒɪlɨŋəm/), north Kent, is on the Chatham Main Line between Chatham and Rainham stations. Train services are provided by Southeastern.
The distance from London Victoria station plated on the footbridge at the western end of the platforms is 35 miles and 67 chains.
The station first opened in 1858. It currently has three platforms (two for London Bound services and one for coast bound services) and a passenger lift from the station entrance to the lower platforms.
The station underwent an extensive facelift between 2010 and 2012. This included a new entrance, better pavements, new roof, improved waiting rooms, and new cycle storage units.
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