The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Gillingham
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Gillingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Gillingham will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Bournemouth to Gillingham you need to make at least 2 changes.
P61397 · L76454 · P61192
P61390 · L76431 · P61168
P61393 · L76442 · P61180
P61385 · L76409 · P61147
P61463+
L23129+
P61180
P61463+
L23129+
P61180
P61459+
L23127+
P61168
P61450+
L23121+
P61136
P61453+
L23123+
P61147
P61456+
L23125+
P61157Live departures
Bournemouth to Gillingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Gillingham trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P61450+ L23121+ P61136 | 08:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h54 | 10:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
P61385 · L76409 · P61147 | On time 08:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h17 | 11:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
P61453+ L23123+ P61147 | On time 09:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h54 | 11:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
P61456+ L23125+ P61157 | 10:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h54 | 12:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
P61390 · L76431 · P61168 | 10:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h17 | 13:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
P61459+ L23127+ P61168 | 11:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h54 | 13:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
P61393 · L76442 · P61180 | 11:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h17 | 14:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
P61463+ L23129+ P61180 | 12:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h54 | 14:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
P61397 · L76454 · P61192 | 12:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h17 | 15:16 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Gillingham
Trains from Bournemouth to Gillingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £123 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £123 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 22:52 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Gillingham trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Bournemouth and Gillingham from £123. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Gillingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Gillingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gillingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Gillingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details. Step-free access to Platform 1 (most trains in both directions) via level access, or short ramp. Steps to Platform 2 (some trains in both directions) or step-free approximately 100m via barrow crossing with assistance only, when station is staffed.
- Accessible taxis: Pre-booked only
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet opening hours are: Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday - 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday - 09:30 - 17:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is located in the ticket office building. The waiting room is heated and seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, Station Road, off Le Neubourg Way (B3081)
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