The average bus between Gillingham (Kent) and Bournemouth takes 7h 12m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Gillingham (Kent) and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham (Kent) is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at St Mark's Church and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Gillingham (Kent) and Bournemouth is 185.2 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a vehicle from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth Station via St Mark's Church, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 51m.