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How to get fromGillingham to Bournemouthby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Gillingham to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    2h
    £30–70

  2. Drive 34.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gillingham to Bournemouthcar car 34.8 mi
    56 min
    £9–13

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    2h 22m
    £15–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gillingham to Bournemouthtaxi taxi 34.8 mi
    56 min
    £160–200

  5. Bus via Car Park

    1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Car Parkbus bus Cr3
    2. Take the bus from Car Park to Market Placebus bus Cr4
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus bus X8
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terrace Roadbus bus m1 / ...
    3h 29m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to Market Placebus bus Cr7
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terrace Roadbus bus m1 / ...
    3h 44m

Gillingham to Bournemouth by train

Calendar163Weekly Trains
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Gillingham, Dorset, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gillingham Station to Terrace Road via Car Park, Market Place, and Bus Station in around 3h 29m.

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