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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Gillingham
Showing times and prices for 30 Dec
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£202
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
300 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Gillingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Gillingham will cost around £202 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Manchester for Gillingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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.
09:483h47
Manchester13:35Gillingham
£921One-way
0 changes
06:003h27
Manchester09:27Gillingham
£2571One-way
0 changes
04:114h18
Manchester08:29Gillingham
£2581One-way
0 changes
06:003h27
Manchester09:27Gillingham
£2571One-way
0 changes
09:483h47
Manchester13:35Gillingham
£921One-way
0 changes
04:114h18
Manchester08:29Gillingham
£2581One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Gillingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £120.
Distance: 300 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£102 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £149 Average Price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Gillingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Gillingham trains for today, Monday 29 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 14:03
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:48 Manchester | 4h13 | 22:01 Gillingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:15 Manchester | 4h16 | 23:31 Gillingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 30 December | |||||
| 04:11 Manchester | 4h18 | 08:29 Gillingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:00 Manchester | 3h27 | 09:27 Gillingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:48 Manchester | 3h47 | 13:35 Gillingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Gillingham
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Trains from Manchester to Gillingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 300 km distance in 3h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance 300 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 04:36 |
Last train 20:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Gillingham trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Gillingham from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 27m
Cheapest Price
£58
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Manchester to Gillingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Gillingham 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 Gillingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day or two in Gillingham is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions and enjoy the local atmosphere.
A day trip from Manchester to Gillingham is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 30m. However, there are 5 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 300 km.
Booking trains from Manchester to Gillingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Gillingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £58, while the average price tends to be around £102.
The train journey from Manchester to Gillingham offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, passing through the industrial and residential scenery of Northern England and the rolling countryside of the Midlands, though it is not traditionally known as a particularly scenic route compared to other UK train journeys.
To get from Manchester to Gillingham, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The train distance from Manchester to Gillingham is 300 km.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gillingham is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Gillingham is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
The train journey from Manchester to Gillingham covers a distance of 300 km and takes approximately 3h 30m. Trains run 5 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Gillingham.
The first train from Manchester to Gillingham leaves at 4:36.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Gillingham.
The last train from Manchester to Gillingham departs at 20:55.
Trains from Manchester to Gillingham run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Gillingham.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Gillingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Gillingham
Manchester
Gillingham
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Gillingham.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
The major train station for arrivals in Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gillingham (Kent) for your journey to Gillingham from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Gillingham (Kent)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
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