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. Gillingham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Gillingham

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
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
£43
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 domestic flight to Gillingham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Gillingham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 217 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 domestic flight to Gillingham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Gillingham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 217 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 (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gillingham

Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 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)
£157+
The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Holiday Inn Southend
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£95+
King Charles Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£55+
Haven House Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£54+

Hiring a car in Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham costs £46 per day, on average, or £91 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gillingham, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gillingham costs £46 per day, on average, or £91 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gillingham, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.