Gillingham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gillingham

With a population of 101,187, Gillingham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Gillingham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Frankie & Benny's - Hempstead Valley (Unit 10 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre) and Harvester - The Queen's Head (390 Maidstone Road) are great picks.

When to visit Gillingham

Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gillingham

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $70 for a 2h 08m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 48 km from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 217 km and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 3.0 km from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $70 for a 2h 08m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 48 km from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 217 km and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 3.0 km from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gillingham

Airlines serving Gillingham

Lufthansa
Good (4,668 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (931 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,515 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,308 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,473 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,829 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gillingham

Average rates range from around $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $129 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Most booked hotels in Gillingham

Roslin Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$241+
The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$155+
Holiday Inn Southend
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$160+

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.80 and $45.06. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.80 and $45.06. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.