Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gillingham has to offer.

When to visit Gillingham

Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
$53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
$53
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 center. The shortest flight to Gillingham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 23m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 190 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from downtown Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Gillingham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 23m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 190 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from downtown Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Gillingham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gillingham

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Most booked hotels in Gillingham

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Holiday Inn Southend By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2707 reviews)
$78+
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Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1680 reviews)
$91+
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King Charles Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3088 reviews)
$53+
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Travelodge Medway M2
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 2 reviews)
$38+
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Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2863 reviews)
$80+
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Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea
3 stars
Good (6.9, 3132 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. 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 rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. 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 rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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