The average train between Bournemouth and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:09 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 129.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 54m.