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How to get fromHastings to Gillinghamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Hastings to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    2h 12m
    £35–67

  2. Line 349 bus, line 5 bus, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from White Rock Gardens to The Eight Bellsbus bus 349
    2. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to King Streetbus bus 5
    3. Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Jeffery Streetbus bus 101
    3h 35m
    £5–9

  3. Train, line 7 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Jeffery Streetbus bus 101
    3h 23m
    £16–28

  4. Drive  42.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hastings to Gillinghamcar car 42.6 mi
    1h 6m
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hastings to Gillinghamtaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    1h 6m
    £180–230

Hastings to Gillingham by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Hastings, England and Gillingham, England?

You can take a train from Hastings to Gillingham (Kent) via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Jeffery Street via The Eight Bells, King Street, and Pudding Lane in around 3h 35m.

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