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
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 centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.
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 RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Gillingham
Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham
Hiring a car in Gillingham
Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.