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
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
$97
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Gillingham to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 50m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $17 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.

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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Gillingham to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 50m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $17 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.

Airports near Gillingham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gillingham

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,937 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.93 and $47.91. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.93 and $47.91. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.