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 £11 - £50 and takes 2h 59m.

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 5m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London Heathrow Airport T5 -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

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 21m.

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 via London which takes 2h 21m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m 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 via London which takes 2h 21m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £50 and takes 2h 59m.

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 5m to drive from Bournemouth to Gatwick.

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

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

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Bournemouth to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain Poole - London Waterloo / ...
2h 21m
£54–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 59m
£12–46
Drive 100.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Gatwickcar 100.3 mi
2h 5m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Guildfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 2m
£57–88
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Crawleytrain
3h 51m
£49–104

Bournemouth to Gatwick by train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Heathrow Airport T5 - in around 2h 59m.

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