The average train between Manchester and Gillingham takes 3h 20m 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.
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 10:15 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Manchester to Gillingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Gillingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Manchester to Gillingham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Gillingham is 299.6 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gillingham (Kent) via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m.