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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gillingham is to bus which costs £12 - £27 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gillingham is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gillingham?

The distance between Cardiff and Gillingham is 112 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Cardiff to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gillingham bus from?

Cardiff to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gillingham train from?

Cardiff to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gillingham is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Cardiff to Gillingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Gillingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gillingham is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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Cardiff to Gillingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Gillingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 1m
£50–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
5h 51m
£12–26
Drive 79.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gillinghamcar 79.5 mi
1h 57m
£20–28
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Warminstertrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Shelterbus 57
3h 37m

Cardiff to Gillingham by train

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Distance: 111.8 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gillingham, Dorset, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Market Place in around 5h 51m.

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