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.
Where to Eat in Gillingham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Frankie & Benny's - Hempstead Valley (Unit 10 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre) and Harvester - The Queen's Head (390 Maidstone Road) are great picks.
When to visit Gillingham
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 27h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ramsgate, expect to pay about $56 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 217 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 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.
Airlines serving Gillingham
Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham
Hiring a car in Gillingham
Expect to pay $3.08 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 $36.91 and $49.22. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.