The average train between Bristol and Gillingham takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Gillingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Gillingham station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Bristol to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Book your Bristol to Gillingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bristol and Gillingham is 51.4 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury in around 2h 9m.