Gillingham to Manchester Trains

Gillingham to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham and Manchester takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £158
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 36m

£124–203

Gillingham to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:51 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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