The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 299 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 299 km
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£77 Average Price | £92 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:50 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 4h02 | 10:52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 15:31. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 15:31 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Thameslink from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms and interchange via lifts. Step free access direct to Platform 3 via side entrance off Railway Street. Stepped access from main entrance via station footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platforms 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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