Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth Trains

Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham (Kent) and Bournemouth takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Gillingham (Kent) 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.

3h 41m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
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Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham (Kent) and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham (Kent) is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:31 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 31m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 14m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 5:00 PM
3h 29m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 5:21 PM
3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
6:01 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 13m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 32m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
7:31 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham (Kent) 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.

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 4h.

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