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Manchester to Gillingham trains

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The average train between Manchester and Gillingham takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

6h 14m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 38m
£108–172

Manchester to Gillingham train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway13h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 3m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 3m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 3m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 3m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Gillingham? 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 Manchester to Gillingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke in around 5h 38m.

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