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Manchester to Gillingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Gillingham takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Gillingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 18m
£81–132

Manchester to Gillingham train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 9m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 9m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 39m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 9m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 4m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Gillingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Gillingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Gillingham, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gillingham (Kent) via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 18m.

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