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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Manchester is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Manchester?

The distance between Gillingham and Manchester is 254 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Gillingham to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Gillingham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Gillingham to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gillingham to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gillingham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Manchester is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Gillingham to Manchester.

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

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Gillingham to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 36m
£124–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
9h 6m
£26–45
Drive 198.6 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Manchestercar 198.6 mi
3h 53m
£49–70
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 14m
£93–215
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Warminster to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 50m
£87–160
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 25m
£91–323
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 27m
£108–223
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
7h 5m
£82–196

Gillingham to Manchester by train

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Manchester Piccadilly via Basingstoke in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Templecombe, Station Road, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 6m.

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