The average train between Bournemouth and Gillingham takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Gillingham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Bournemouth to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Bournemouth to Gillingham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Gillingham is 185.3 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Kent) via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 18m.