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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
We are not able to find a bus between these two places.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to London:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gillingham to London costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to London buses for tomorrow, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX007 | 5:05 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 1h15 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX444 | 5:05 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 3h50 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX032 | 5:05 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 5h10 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX032 | 5:05 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 5h10 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX444 | 5:05 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 3h50 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX030 | 6:15 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h35 | 10:50 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX032 | 6:15 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 5h30 | 11:45 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 | 6:15 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 2h05 | 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX032 | 6:15 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 5h30 | 11:45 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX401 · NX032 | 9:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 5h05 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 | 9:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 1h40 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX401 · NX035 | 9:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h45 | 2:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX032 · NX035 | 9:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h45 | 2:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX032 | 9:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 5h05 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX022 | 11:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 1h40 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX022 · NX401 · NX409 | 11:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h45 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX025 · NX030 | 11:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h45 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX401 · NX030 | 11:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h45 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX025 · NX409 | 11:40 AM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h45 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX032 · NX032 | 3:05 PM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h55 | 8:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 | 3:05 PM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 1h45 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX401 · NX032 | 6:40 PM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h20 | 11:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 | 6:40 PM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 1h40 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX401 · NX035 | 6:40 PM Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre | 4h20 | 11:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Gillingham to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
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A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Most Gillingham to London buses use the Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Earl's Court. Use this guide to compare Gillingham and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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