The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bournemouth takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bournemouth is 129.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 49m.