Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gillingham has to offer.

When to visit Gillingham

Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4478
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4478
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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 12h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 1,959 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,747 for a 1h 36m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 596. From Bristol, the ticket costs about ₹ 511 for a journey of 209 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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 12h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gillingham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 1,959 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,747 for a 1h 36m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 596. From Bristol, the ticket costs about ₹ 511 for a journey of 209 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

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gillingham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Most booked hotels in Gillingham

Roslin Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,370+
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Holiday Inn Southend
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,881+
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Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,183+
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Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 8,687+
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Hiring a car in Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham costs ₹ 4,367 per day, on average, or ₹ 26,199 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 148 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 ₹ 1,778 and ₹ 2,371. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gillingham costs ₹ 4,367 per day, on average, or ₹ 26,199 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 148 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 ₹ 1,778 and ₹ 2,371. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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