The average train between Gatwick and Bournemouth takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick to Bournemouth. 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 Gatwick and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Gatwick to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Gatwick to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Gatwick to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gatwick and Bournemouth is 128.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 49m.