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How to get fromGatwick Airport South Terminal to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Portsmouth

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain train
    2. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3h 3m
    £49–104
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    3h 18m
    £14–52
  3. Drive 101.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bournemouthcar car 101.6 mi
    2h 7m
    £25–36
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    3h 12m
    £55–129
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    4h 20m

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bournemouth by train

Calendar199Weekly Trains
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gatwick Airport South Terminal, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth via Havant and Southampton Central in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bournemouth Station via London Heathrow Airport T5 - and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 18m.

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