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Private Blood Tests near Gillingham
Gillingham station is about 16 miles from the clinic, usually 30 minutes by car through the Medway Tunnel and along the A2. Rainham is further east, roughly 22 miles and 40 minutes away by the M2. Parking is free, appointments run seven days a week, and you can book without a GP referral.
From Gillingham, a direct Thameslink train to Greenhithe means you can have a blood test without driving; results follow in your patient account in 2–5 working days.
- From £24
- 16 miles · about 30 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Gillingham to MyScanHub
By car
About 16 miles, usually around 30 minutes: the A289 through the Medway Tunnel and along the Wainscott bypass to the A2, then west to the B255 into Bluewater.
Free parking is available across Bluewater Shopping Centre. We are located in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — park there for the shortest walk to the clinic.
By train or bus
Thameslink trains from Gillingham and Rainham call at Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 30 to 40 minutes away. Arriva's 700 bus from Chatham Waterfront also runs to Bluewater via Rochester and Strood.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm, Sunday 10am–5pm.
Your appointment
What to expect at your blood test
- 1Check each test's page for fasting: tests that measure cholesterol or glucose are most accurate after 8–10 hours without food.
- 2A trained phlebotomist takes a small sample from your arm in a private room. It takes a few minutes.
- 3The sample goes to a UKAS-accredited laboratory, and a clinician reviews the results.
- 4Results reach your patient account in 2–5 working days, with anything outside the usual range highlighted. You can add a GP consultation to go through them.
Questions
Private Blood Tests: Gillingham FAQs
- Is there a direct train from Gillingham to the clinic?
- Thameslink trains from Gillingham and Rainham run direct to Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 32 minutes from Gillingham. From Greenhithe station, Fastrack A and the X80 bus run to Bluewater, or it is a short taxi ride.
- How long does the drive from Rainham take?
- From Rainham station it is about 22 miles, usually around 40 minutes: Hoath Way (A278) to junction 4 of the M2, then west on the M2 and A2 to the B255 junction for Bluewater. Use the Guildhall Outer Car Park, where the clinic is; parking is free.
- Can I get a blood test near Gillingham without seeing my GP?
- Yes. You can book a private blood test online without a GP referral. A trained phlebotomist takes the sample at the clinic and it is processed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
- How quickly will I get my blood test results?
- Most results are ready within 2–5 working days. They are reviewed by a clinician and uploaded to your secure patient account, with anything outside the usual range highlighted.
- Do I need to fast before my blood test?
- Only for tests that measure cholesterol or glucose, where we recommend 8–10 hours without food (water is fine). Each test's page says whether fasting is needed.