The average train between Bournemouth and Gatwick Airport takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Gatwick Airport is 129.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 3h 4m.