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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham (Kent) and Bournemouth takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham (Kent) 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.

3h 24m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham (Kent) and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Gillingham (Kent) is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 6m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 51m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 51m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 51m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 51m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 51m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Gillingham (Kent), England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 37m.

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