What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Gillingham?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Gillingham is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Gillingham?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Gillingham is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Gillingham?

The distance between Birmingham and Gillingham is 172 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Gillingham without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Gillingham without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 3h 48m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Gillingham?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Birmingham to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Gillingham bus from?

Birmingham to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Gillingham train from?

Birmingham to Gillingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Gillingham is to train via Basingstoke which takes 3h 48m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Birmingham to Gillingham bus arrive?

Birmingham to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Gillingham train arrive?

Birmingham to Gillingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Gillingham is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Birmingham to Gillingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Gillingham?

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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Train via Basingstoke
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 48m
£86–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
6h 41m
£21–47
Drive 120.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Gillinghamcar 120.4 mi
2h 30m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Worcester Foregate Streettrain Dorridge - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Warminstertrain Worcester Foregate Street - Salisbury
6h 56m
£57–114

Birmingham to Gillingham by train

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Market Place in around 6h 41m.

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