There are 4 ways to get from Gillingham to Lyme Regis by train, bus, or car
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Train via Basingstoke
best- Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain
6h 26m£72–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus 035
10h 51m£32–57Drive 182.2 mi
- Drive from Gillingham to Lyme Regiscar 182.2 mi
3h 29m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Bridgetrain Rainham / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 11m£68–149
Gillingham to Lyme Regis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Lyme Regis is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Lyme Regis is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Windmill Road and arriving at The Square via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria, South Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Axminster via London Victoria, Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Gillingham and Lyme Regis is 186 miles. The road distance is 183.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gillingham to Lyme Regis without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 6h 26m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Gillingham to Lyme Regis, including transfers.
Gillingham to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
Gillingham to Lyme Regis train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
The best way to get from Gillingham to Lyme Regis is to train via Basingstoke which takes 6h 26m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Gillingham, England and Lyme Regis, England?
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Co-op Store via London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windmill Road to The Square via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, South Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Gillingham to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Gillingham to Lyme Regis train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Lyme Regis is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Gillingham to Lyme Regis.
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