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Compare coach and train for Gillingham to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Bristol 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 train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £133.
Distance: 218 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bristol from Gillingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Gillingham to Bristol is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Bristol:
A coach is £118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gillingham to Bristol costing on average £133.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gillingham and Bristol as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by coach.
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