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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Gillingham is to bus which costs £17 - £60 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Gillingham is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Windmill Road via London Victoria and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Gillingham?

The distance between Bournemouth and Gillingham is 144 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gillingham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Bournemouth to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Gillingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Gillingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gillingham is to train via London which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Gillingham bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Bournemouth to Gillingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Gillingham is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Bournemouth to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 1511+ hotels available in Gillingham.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
3h 17m
£38–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007
6h 28m
£18–56
Drive 136.8 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Gillinghamcar 136.8 mi
2h 29m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
3h 33m
£23–103
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Gillingham (Kent)train
4h 18m
£52–114

Bournemouth to Gillingham by train

137Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Kent) via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Windmill Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 6h 28m.

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