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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Gillingham is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Gillingham is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Swindon to Gillingham?

The distance between Swindon and Gillingham is 79 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Swindon to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Gillingham train from?

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

Where does the Swindon to Gillingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Gillingham is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Swindon to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 666+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Swindon to Gillingham - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Salisburytrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 22m
£35–69
Drive 51.1 mi
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1. Drive from Swindon to Gillinghamcar 51.1 mi
1h 18m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swindon to Gillinghamtaxi 51.1 mi
1h 18m
£100–130
Train via Bath
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
2h 50m
£40–81

Swindon to Gillingham by train

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury in around 2h 22m.

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