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Cities Near Gillingham

Cities near Gillingham, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Gravesend, Maidstone, Southend-on-Sea. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Gillingham, UK is Gravesend, about 8 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Gravesend8 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Maidstone9 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Southend-on-Sea13 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Basildon13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Bexley18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Dagenham20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Tunbridge Wells22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Ashford22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Canterbury24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Gillingham

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gravesend, Maidstone, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Bexley. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Gillingham include Gravesend, Maidstone, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Bexley. The closest is Gravesend, about 8 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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