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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gillingham has to offer.

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
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
$54
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 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Gillingham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Train. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from downtown Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Gillingham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Train. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from downtown Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Gillingham

Airlines serving Gillingham

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Most booked hotels in Gillingham

Roslin Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1640 reviews)
$193+
The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1170 reviews)
$105+
Holiday Inn Southend
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1974 reviews)
$100+
Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1844 reviews)
$126+
King Charles Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3804 reviews)
$70+
Travelodge Medway M2
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 2 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Gillingham

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gillingham, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gillingham, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.