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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gillingham is to bus which costs £13 - £27 and takes 7h 22m.

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 17m and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Chatham via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs £40 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Manchester to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gillingham bus from?

Manchester to Gillingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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.

Train or bus from Manchester to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gillingham is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £27 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Manchester to Gillingham bus arrive?

Manchester to Gillingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 21m 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 1511+ 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 EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 17m
£41–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to ChathamMichalovce
7h 22m
£14–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
6h 5m
£18–79
Drive 222.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gillingham222.7 mi
4h 21m
£55–79
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)
4h 23m
£84–257
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)
5h 49m
£194–399
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)
6h 21m
£71–185
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junction
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)
5h 11m
£92–251

Manchester to Gillingham by train and foot

311Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Chatham via Newhall St and Birmingham in around 7h 22m.

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