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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £12 - £50 and takes 3h 8m.

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 4m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 Gatwick Airport North Terminal 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 50m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £50 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Gatwick to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Gatwick to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - 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 4m to drive from Gatwick to Bournemouth.

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

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

Book your Gatwick to Bournemouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 5 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 - Poole / ...
2h 50m
£53–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3h 8m
£13–46
Drive 99.9 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Bournemouthcar 99.9 mi
2h 4m
£25–36
Train via Portsmouth
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Havant to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 1m
£51–108
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 13m
£66–108

Gatwick to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bournemouth Station via London Heathrow Airport T5 - and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 8m.

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