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Bournemouth to Gillingham (Dorset) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Gillingham (Dorset) takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Dorset). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
2h 31m
£28–58

Bournemouth to Gillingham (Dorset) train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Gillingham (Dorset). The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Gillingham (Dorset) at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 54m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 55m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway1h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 74.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Gillingham (Dorset), England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Dorset) via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 2h 31m.

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