Introduction
What to do
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. Gillingham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Gillingham

Visit PS Medway Queen - the heroine of Dunkirk
Museums•Maritime

When to visit Gillingham

Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
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 domestic flight to Gillingham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 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 domestic flight to Gillingham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 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, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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King Charles Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Inn On The Lake
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£49+
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Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£57+
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Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gillingham costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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