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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Gillingham is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Gillingham is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 21m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via Newcastle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Gillingham?

The distance between Sunderland and Gillingham is 316 miles. The road distance is 297.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Gillingham without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 21m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Sunderland to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Gillingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Gillingham train from?

Sunderland to Gillingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Gillingham is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 21m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Sunderland to Gillingham bus arrive?

Sunderland to Gillingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Sunderland to Gillingham train arrive?

Sunderland to Gillingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Gillingham is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Sunderland to Gillingham.

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

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Sunderland to Gillingham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
4h 21m
£113–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
8h 58m
£37–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Marble Archbus 598 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
7h 54m
£72–173
Drive 296 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Gillinghamcar 296 mi
4h 55m
£73–105
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
5h 8m
£79–330
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
4h 34m
£92–161
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 19m
£131–307
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 16m
£149–441
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 22m
£113–313

Sunderland to Gillingham by train

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Distance: 313.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Gillingham (Kent) via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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