The average bus between Bournemouth and Gillingham takes 7h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Gillingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bournemouth and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 46m • 2 changes


6h 21m • 2 changes


5h 38m • 2 changes
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16h 30m • 2 changes


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6h 35m • 2 changes
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13h 53m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Bournemouth to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Bournemouth and Gillingham is 185.3 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Waterfront Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 18m.