What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick is to bus which costs £21 - £29 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bournemouth Station station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

The distance between Bournemouth and Gatwick is 128 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Gatwick bus from?

Bournemouth to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Gatwick train from?

Bournemouth to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £18 - £65 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Gatwick bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Gatwick train arrive?

Bournemouth to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Gatwick is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Bournemouth to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

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Bournemouth to Gatwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 20m
£38–90
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 36m
£18–63
Drive 100.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Gatwickcar 100.3 mi
2h 4m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 206
3h 45m
£21–29

Bournemouth to Gatwick by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Gatwick, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 36m.

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