The average train between Gillingham and Manchester takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Gillingham to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Gillingham to Manchester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gillingham and Manchester is 299.6 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 23m.