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How to get fromBournemouth to Gillingham (Kent)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Kent) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Basingstoke

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    3h 25m
    £56–117

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 18m
    £31–63

  3. Drive  137.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Kent)car car 137.3 mi
    2h 28m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
    3h 36m
    £56–111

  5. Bus, train via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain train
    3. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    4h 26m
    £48–76

Bournemouth to Gillingham (Kent) by train

Calendar255Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gillingham (Kent) via Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 3h 25m.

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