What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Bournemouth and Gatwick Airport is 127 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs £18 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport train from?

Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs £18 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport?

Book your Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 52m
£19–51
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940 / ...
4h 19m
£16–27
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
3h 4m
£55–119
Drive 101.1 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airportcar 101.1 mi
2h 6m
£25–36
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3h 24m
£50–106

Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport by bus

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 3h 4m.

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