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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gillingham is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gillingham is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gillingham?

The distance between Manchester and Gillingham is 254 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Manchester to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gillingham bus from?

Manchester to Gillingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gillingham train from?

Manchester to Gillingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gillingham is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Manchester to Gillingham bus arrive?

Manchester to Gillingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Gillingham train arrive?

Manchester to Gillingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Gillingham is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Manchester to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 27m
£130–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
8h 36m
£24–40
Drive 198.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gillinghamcar 198.9 mi
3h 52m
£49–70
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4h 35m
£94–215
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Warminstertrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 5m
£89–156
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
5h 26m
£89–322
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4h 50m
£108–225
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
7h 25m
£83–196

Manchester to Gillingham by train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Shelter via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Market Place in around 8h 36m.

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