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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £14 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Bournemouth via Havant and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth is 105 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Portsmouth which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth, including transfers.

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

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

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

Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth is to train via Portsmouth which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Havant station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth.

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

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

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

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

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Train via Portsmouth
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain
2. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3h 1m
£48–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3h 18m
£14–52
Drive 99.9 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouthcar 99.9 mi
2h 9m
£25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 12m
£54–119
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 40m
£63–103

Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 104.4 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth via Havant and Southampton Central in around 3h 1m. 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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