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Bournemouth to Gillingham trains

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The average train between Bournemouth and Gillingham takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Gillingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 57m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
3h 35m
£57–113

Bournemouth to Gillingham train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 57m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 46m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink4h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 57m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 46m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink4h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Kent) via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 35m.

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