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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Terminal Bus Station station and arriving at Bournemouth Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Bournemouth via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Bournemouth?

The distance between Gatwick and Bournemouth is 128 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Gatwick to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Bournemouth bus from?

Gatwick to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £15 - £75 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Gatwick to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gatwick to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Bournemouth?

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

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

Book your Gatwick to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Gatwick to Bournemouth bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2374+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 46m
£35–87
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3h 2m
£16–71
Drive 99.9 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Bournemouthcar 99.9 mi
2h 2m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 206
3h 40m
£24–65

Gatwick to Bournemouth by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £23–70 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 2m.

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