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$ 84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 84
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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around S$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 79 for a 2h 19m 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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 140 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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around S$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 79 for a 2h 19m 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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gillingham using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 140 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 (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,270 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,246 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,796 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,200 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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$ 27.29 and S$ 36.38. 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 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$ 27.29 and S$ 36.38. 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.