What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham is to line 28 bus and line 100 bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Whitegate Road and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Gillingham is 67 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Whitegate Road station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham is 44 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham?

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 28 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 58m
£33–57
Line 28 bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitegate Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3h 53m
£5–9
Drive 43.5 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gillinghamcar 43.5 mi
53 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Gillinghamtaxi 43.5 mi
53 min
£190–230
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 23m
£26–38

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Distance: 67 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Gillingham, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitegate Road to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 53m.

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