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

The cheapest way to get from London to Gillingham is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Gillingham is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between London and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Bexleyheath Clock Tower and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between London and Gillingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at Gillingham (Kent). Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from London to Gillingham?

The distance between London and Gillingham is 37 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £29.

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

The train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent) takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Gillingham bus from?

London to Gillingham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the London to Gillingham train from?

London to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Gillingham?

The best way to get from London to Gillingham is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £7 - £100 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the London to Gillingham bus arrive?

London to Gillingham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bexleyheath Clock Tower station.

Where does the London to Gillingham train arrive?

London to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from London to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Gillingham is 34 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from London to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 1500+ hotels available in Gillingham.

London to Gillingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 96 bus

There are 4 ways to get from London to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
1h 6m
£10–29
Bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Bexleyheath Clock TowerN89 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Bus Station96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Station700
2h 34m
£8–100
Drive 34.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Gillingham34.1 mi
52 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Gillingham34.1 mi
52 min
£140–170

London to Gillingham by train

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Distance: 36.6 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–24 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Waterfront Bus Station via Bexleyheath Clock Tower and Bus Station in around 2h 34m.

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