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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Gillingham is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Gillingham is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from WestQuay and arriving at Bus Shelter via New Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Southampton to Gillingham?

The distance between Southampton and Gillingham is 46 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £19 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Southampton to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Gillingham bus from?

Southampton to Gillingham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from WestQuay station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Gillingham train from?

Southampton to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Southampton to Gillingham is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Southampton to Gillingham bus arrive?

Southampton to Gillingham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Southampton to Gillingham train arrive?

Southampton to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Gillingham is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Southampton to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 28m
£19–44
Drive 49 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Gillinghamcar 49 mi
1h 10m
£12–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from WestQuay to New Canalbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Canal to Bus Shelterbus 25 / ...
3h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton to Gillinghamtaxi 49 mi
1h 10m
£120–160

Southampton to Gillingham by train

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WestQuay to Bus Shelter via New Canal in around 3h 34m.

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