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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gillingham is to bus and train which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gillingham is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gillingham?

The distance between Manchester and Gillingham is 219 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Manchester to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gillingham train from?

Manchester to Gillingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester to Gillingham train arrive?

Manchester to Gillingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Gillingham is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Manchester to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 1571+ hotels available in Gillingham.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 19m
£83–148
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
5h 56m
£36–67
Drive 222.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gillinghamcar 222.7 mi
4h 24m
£56–80
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
4h 21m
£90–308
Bus, train via Gillingham (Kent)
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
7h 20m
£56–132
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
5h 58m
£190–461
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
5h 16m
£122–280
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 23m
£70–259

Manchester to Gillingham by train and foot

313Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gillingham (Kent) via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 19m.

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