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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Bournemouth takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick 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.

2h 46m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gatwick to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 18m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 21m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 35m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 34m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 6m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 29m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 45m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gatwick to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 3h 18m.

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