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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in April
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Great Northern. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 145 miles and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Great Northern. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 145 miles and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gillingham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gillingham

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.46 and $53.94. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.46 and $53.94. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.