The average train between Gillingham and Bournemouth takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Gillingham to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Gillingham to Bournemouth train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gillingham and Bournemouth is 45 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 2h.