MEMS Priestfield Stadium, home of Gillingham FC, is located on Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4DD. Situated just over a mile from Gillingham town centre and close to the A2 and M2 motorway, Priestfield is one of the easiest stadiums in Kent to reach by both car and public transport. The ground is within walking distance of Gillingham Railway Station and is well served by local buses. This guide explains the best ways to reach Priestfield, where to park and the transport options available on matchdays.
If you're travelling from Essex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or the Midlands, the quickest route is via the M25 and M2.
The stadium is around 10 minutes from Junction 4 outside peak traffic.
Supporters travelling from Brighton, Eastbourne or the South Coast should:
Traffic around the Medway Towns can become busy before kick-off, particularly on Saturday afternoons.
If you're travelling from Canterbury, Dover, Ashford or Thanet:
The route is straightforward and well signposted.
Supporters travelling from London, Bromley, Dartford or Surrey should:
Allow extra time on busy matchdays due to congestion around the Medway road network.
Gillingham Railway Station is located on the Chatham Main Line and has direct services from London, Dover, Ramsgate and the Medway towns.
Supporters travelling from northern England usually travel via London St Pancras or London Victoria before connecting to Gillingham.
Supporters travelling from the South Coast generally travel via London before connecting to Gillingham.
Yes. Walking is the most popular option.
The stadium is approximately 0.9 miles (1.4km) from Gillingham Railway Station.
The walk takes around 18-20 minutes via Railway Street, Canterbury Street and Redfern Avenue.
The route is well used by both home and away supporters on matchdays and is mostly flat.
Yes. Arriva operates frequent bus services between Gillingham town centre and the Priestfield area.
Popular services include:
Buses generally operate every 10-15 minutes during the daytime. Journey times are around 5-10 minutes, followed by a short walk to the stadium.
No. Gillingham FC do not currently operate a dedicated shuttle bus between Gillingham Railway Station and Priestfield Stadium.
Most supporters either walk from the station or use the regular Arriva bus services.
No. There is currently no official Park and Ride service operating for Gillingham FC home matches.
Supporters travelling by car should use one of the nearby public car parks or authorised on-street parking.
No. There is very limited public parking available at Priestfield Stadium.
The majority of on-site spaces are reserved for:
Supporters are advised to use nearby public parking instead.
Address: Balmoral Road, Gillingham, ME7 4NT
Located around 18-20 minutes' walk from Priestfield Stadium, this is a popular option for away supporters when spaces are available.
Address: Mill Road, Gillingham, ME7 1HF
This large public car park is approximately 12-15 minutes' walk from the stadium.
Limited unrestricted street parking can sometimes be found in residential streets around the stadium.
Supporters should:
Several Medway Council-operated car parks are available in Gillingham town centre, approximately 15-20 minutes' walk from Priestfield Stadium.
Walking routes from the railway station and town centre are straightforward.
Yes. Accessible parking is available close to the stadium entrances.
Supporters requiring accessible parking should contact Gillingham FC well in advance of the match.
For motorists, travelling via the M2 Junction 4 provides the quickest and most convenient access from all directions.
If travelling by public transport, taking a train to Gillingham Railway Station followed by the 18-20 minute walk to Priestfield Stadium is the easiest and most popular option.
Supporters driving to the match should plan to use one of the nearby public car parks, as public parking at the stadium itself is extremely limited.
