What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Gillingham?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Gillingham is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Gillingham?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Gillingham is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Durham to Gillingham?

The distance between Durham and Gillingham is 290 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Gillingham without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Gillingham?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Durham to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Gillingham bus from?

Durham to Gillingham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Gillingham train from?

Durham to Gillingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Durham to Gillingham is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Durham to Gillingham bus arrive?

Durham to Gillingham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall.

Where does the Durham to Gillingham train arrive?

Durham to Gillingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Gillingham is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Durham to Gillingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Gillingham?

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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Durham to Gillingham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Durham to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 48m
£45–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hallbus megabus M20
9h 8m
£29–42
Drive 286.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Gillinghamcar 286.4 mi
4h 47m
£69–100
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
5h 5m
£74–311
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train
5h 5m
£49–283
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 12m
£105–299
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 7m
£114–304
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 19m
£72–222
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 37m
£71–200
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 55m
£62–279

Durham to Gillingham by train

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Distance: 288.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Gillingham (Kent) via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall 4 times a week. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 6h.

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