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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Birmingham is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Birmingham?

The distance between Gillingham and Birmingham is 172 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Birmingham without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 3h 51m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Gillingham to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Birmingham bus from?

Gillingham to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Birmingham train from?

Gillingham to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Birmingham is to train via Basingstoke which takes 3h 51m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Gillingham to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gillingham to Birmingham train arrive?

Gillingham to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Birmingham is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Gillingham to Birmingham.

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

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Gillingham to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Basingstoke
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 51m
£84–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 51m
£23–50
Drive 120.9 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Birminghamcar 120.9 mi
2h 31m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Warminster to Worcester Foregate Streettrain Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Snow Hilltrain Worcester Foregate Street - Dorridge / ...
5h 56m
£58–116

Gillingham to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Birmingham New Street via Basingstoke in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Birmingham Coach Station via Templecombe, Station Road, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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