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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Chester is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Chester?

The distance between Gillingham and Chester is 215 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Gillingham to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Chester bus from?

Gillingham to Chester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Chester train from?

Gillingham to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Chester?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Chester is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Gillingham to Chester bus arrive?

Gillingham to Chester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Gillingham to Chester train arrive?

Gillingham to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Chester is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Gillingham to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

Gillingham to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Gillingham to Chester 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 Gillingham (Kent) to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 59m
£51–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 47m
£18–30
Drive 227.3 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Chestercar 227.3 mi
3h 58m
£56–81
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 50m
£87–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
8h 31m
£26–83
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 56m
£240–749
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 54m
£81–228
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
7h 45m
£75–180

Gillingham to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gillingham to Chester.

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 47m.

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