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 April
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in April
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m 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

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 217 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m 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

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 217 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 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 (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,964 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,249 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,324 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay $3.57 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 $42.83 and $57.11. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.57 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 $42.83 and $57.11. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.