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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.
L80201+
G2640910:222h27Bournemouth station (BMH)12:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£181One-way1 change- L80207+G2641611:222h27Bournemouth station (BMH)13:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£181One-way1 change
- G88600 · C82562_C82387+
G008619:452h54Bournemouth station (BMH)12:39Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way2 changes - G88612 · C82572_C82397+G0086610:452h54Bournemouth station (BMH)13:39Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way2 changes
- L80355_L78760+G88582 · G26178_C823737:563h13Bournemouth station (BMH)11:09Gatwick Airport (GTW)£221One-way2 changes
- L80355_L78760+G263927:562h23Bournemouth station (BMH)10:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way1 change
- L80195+G264029:222h27Bournemouth station (BMH)11:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£461One-way1 change
- L80201+G2640910:222h27Bournemouth station (BMH)12:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£181One-way1 change
- L80207+G2641611:222h27Bournemouth station (BMH)13:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£181One-way1 change
- L80347_L78756+C828007:262h29Bournemouth station (BMH)9:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£231One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 129 km
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Live departures
Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L78743+C82780 | On time 5:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h41 | 7:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78869+C82521_C82348 | 5:55 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h46 | 8:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78750 · L82375+G26284 | On time 6:11 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h14 | 9:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
L78750 · L79919 · L83867+ G15091 | 6:11 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h13 | 9:24 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| G00851+G88565 · G26167_C82358 | 6:30 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h09 | 9:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80341_L78871 · L81647+G26389 | 6:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h53 | 9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80341_L78871+G88570 · G26170_C82363 | 6:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h15 | 10:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80341_L78871 · L79922 · L83885+G26389 | 6:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h53 | 9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| L80347_L78756+C82800 | On time 7:26 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h29 | 9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80347_L78756 · L83878+G15092 | 7:26 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h59 | 10:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G00855+G88576 · C82542_C82367 | 7:30 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h09 | 10:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80355_L78760+G26392 | 7:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h23 | 10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80355_L78760+G88582 · G26178_C82373 | 7:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h13 | 11:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80355_L78760 · L79567+G15093 | 7:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h59 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L78764+C82810 | On time 8:18 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h38 | 10:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78764 · L83889+G15094 | 8:18 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h07 | 11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G00858+G88588 · C82552_C82377 | 8:40 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h59 | 11:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G00858+G26399+L79358 | 8:40 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h39 | 11:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80363_L80064+G88594 · G26186_C82383 | 8:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h14 | 12:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80363_L80064 · L79577+G15095 | 8:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h59 | 11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80195+G26402 | 9:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h27 | 11:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G00861+L79369+G26406 | 9:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h34 | 12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G00861+G88600 · C82562_C82387 | 9:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h54 | 12:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80201+G26409 | 10:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h27 | 12:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G00866+G88612 · C82572_C82397 | 10:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h54 | 13:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G00866+G26413+L79380 | 10:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h34 | 13:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80207+G26416 | 11:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h27 | 13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 21:12 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouthern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and London Gatwick Airport from £13. 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 London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and London Gatwick Airport
Most Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Bournemouth to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: 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.
Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown train station facilities and services
Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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