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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham and Manchester takes 5h 52m 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 52m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 35m
£106–174

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 9:51 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 38m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country11h 38m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 17m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 13m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 17m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 17m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 13m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 17m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 17m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 13m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 17m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 12m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 12m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 38m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gillingham to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Gillingham, Dorset, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Manchester Piccadilly via Basingstoke in around 5h 35m.

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