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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    4h 7m
    £68–155

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk030
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    10h 33m
    £49–83

  3. Drive  270.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Gillinghamcar car 270.2 mi
    4h 47m
    £67–97

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    5h 29m
    £106–358

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    7h 32m
    £114–289

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    7h 23m
    £305–669

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    7h 59m
    £95–276

Blackpool to Gillingham by train and foot

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Gillingham (Kent) via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 7m.

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