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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Gillingham is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Gillingham is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from The Centre and arriving at Bus Shelter via Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Bristol to Gillingham?

The distance between Bristol and Gillingham is 74 miles. The road distance is 39.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Bristol to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Gillingham bus from?

Bristol to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from The Centre station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Gillingham train from?

Bristol to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Bristol to Gillingham is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 57 bus, which costs and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Bristol to Gillingham bus arrive?

Bristol to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Gillingham train arrive?

Bristol to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Gillingham is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Bristol to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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Bristol to Gillingham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 57 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 8m
£33–65
Drive 39.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Gillinghamcar 39.2 mi
1h 8m
£10–14
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Warminstertrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Shelterbus 57
2h 45m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Gillinghamtaxi 39.2 mi
1h 8m
£100–130
Bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from The Centre to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Shelterbus 57
4h 33m

Bristol to Gillingham by train

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Distance: 74 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Centre to Bus Shelter via Bus Station and Market Place in around 4h 33m.

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