The average train between Bournemouth and Gillingham takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service 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 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 55m. 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 London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
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.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Gillingham is 185.3 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Kent) via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 33m.