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.

When to visit Gillingham

Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 68
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 22h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Oxted takes 0h 39m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about S$ 57 for a 0h 52m trip. 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , 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 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 14. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 195 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 22h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Oxted takes 0h 39m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about S$ 57 for a 0h 52m trip. 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , 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 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 14. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 195 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 (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,510 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,041 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,268 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,396 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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 S$ 27.32 and S$ 36.43. 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, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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 S$ 27.32 and S$ 36.43. 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, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.