Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gillingham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gillingham

With a population of 101.187, Gillingham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gillingham to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gillingham

Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gillingham

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Gillingham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 48 km from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 3.0 km from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Gillingham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 48 km from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 3.0 km from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gillingham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gillingham

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd SW or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd SW or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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