The average train between Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport 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.
Trains run hourly between Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Havant and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Havant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth is 129.8 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth via Havant and Southampton Central in around 3h 1m.