The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Manchester
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€87
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Manchester will cost around €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gillingham for Manchester on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.
8:58 AM3h46Gillingham12:44 PMManchester€721One-way0 transfers
5:58 AM3h46Gillingham9:44 AMManchester€801One-way0 transfers
9:58 AM3h46Gillingham1:44 PMManchester€1091One-way0 transfers
9:58 AM3h46Gillingham1:44 PMManchester€1091One-way0 transfers
8:58 AM3h46Gillingham12:44 PMManchester€721One-way0 transfers
5:58 AM3h46Gillingham9:44 AMManchester€801One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Gillingham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 300 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€108 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €152 Average price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gillingham to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Manchester trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34059+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P85323 | Delayed 8:53 AM 8:24 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 3h41 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34102+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P85326 | Delayed 9:13 AM 8:54 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 3h25 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34040+ P86131+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 9:33 AM 8:58 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 3h46 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34210+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P85330 | Delayed 9:53 AM 9:24 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 3h41 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34198+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P85331 | Delayed 10:13 AM 9:54 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 3h25 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33931+ P86142+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 10:33 AM 9:58 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 3h46 | 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Manchester
Trains from Gillingham to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €71 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 300 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 300 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Thameslink from Gillingham to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gillingham and Manchester from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gillingham to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Manchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gillingham to Manchester
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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.
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