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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 67
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 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gillingham to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around S$ 64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about S$ 50 for a 3h 26m 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 Avis and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 135 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 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gillingham to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around S$ 64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about S$ 50 for a 3h 26m 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 Avis and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 135 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 (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,152 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,694 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,383 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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$ 27.93 and S$ 37.23. 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, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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$ 27.93 and S$ 37.23. 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, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.