The average train between Gillingham and Bristol takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham to Bristol. 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 Gillingham and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Bristol station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Gillingham to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Gillingham to Bristol train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gillingham and Bristol is 51.4 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Bristol Temple Meads via Salisbury in around 2h 18m.