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 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 42 for a 1h 42m 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 Sixt and Avis, 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 S$ 8. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 257 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 42 for a 1h 42m 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 Sixt and Avis, 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 S$ 8. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 257 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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay S$ 2.30 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$ 27.58 and S$ 36.77. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.30 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$ 27.58 and S$ 36.77. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.