The average train between Bournemouth and Gatwick takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Gatwick station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Bournemouth to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Gatwick is 128.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 2h 23m.