The cheapest and fastest trains from Gravesend to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gravesend to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gravesend to Bournemouth will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gravesend for Bournemouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gravesend to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 177 km
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£78 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gravesend to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to Bournemouth trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:33 Gravesend | 3h40 | 16:13 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 03:33 Gravesend | 4h13 | 07:46 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:33 Gravesend | 3h29 | 09:02 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:03 Gravesend | 3h17 | 11:20 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gravesend to Bournemouth
Trains from Gravesend to Bournemouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 21:06 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Gravesend to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Gravesend and Bournemouth from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gravesend to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gravesend and Bournemouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 0 & 2- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: platform 0&2- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 0 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: both sides of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Clive Road
- 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.
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