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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gillingham is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gillingham is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £95 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wavering Lane via Sewage Works and Strode College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gillingham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gillingham is 501 miles. The road distance is 402.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gillingham without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 17m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Edinburgh to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gillingham bus from?

Edinburgh to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gillingham train from?

Edinburgh to Gillingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gillingham is to train via London which takes 7h 17m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gillingham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gillingham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Gillingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Gillingham is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 673+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Edinburgh to Gillingham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 17m
£168–261
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
6h 45m
£69–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Strode College to Wavering Lanebus 647
14h 5m
£72–121
Drive 400.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gillinghamcar 400.1 mi
7h 17m
£101–145
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5h 29m
£96–228
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
9h 20m
£218–334
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Warminstertrain
10h 16m
£121–245
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
6h 4m
£70–180
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 23m
£118–366
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 19m
£90–236
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 22m
£102–224

Edinburgh to Gillingham by train, foot, and subway

106Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Gillingham, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gillingham (Dorset) via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Wavering Lane via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Sewage Works, and Strode College in around 14h 5m.

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