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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Town-centre museum with local history, archaeology and changing exhibitions in a Victorian villa beside Bournemouth's gardens.
Cheapest price on 09 Oct
£27
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£42
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
2 h 30 m
Trains on 09 Oct
54
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth you need to make at least one change.
G26396+
L80241
C82812+
L80241
C82832+
L80261
C82792+
L80221
C82843+
L80273
C82862+
L80293
G01018+
C82397+
L79395
G01013+
C82387+
L79384
G01009+
L79372+
C82377
G01003+
C82358+
L79352Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 18:09. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 18:09 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth trains for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G26154 · G88585+ G01000 | 8:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 11:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82792+ L80221 | 8:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h34 | 11:06 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
G26158 · G88591+ L80233 | 8:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h26 | 12:05 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82349+ L83014 · L80091 | 8:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h42 | 11:25 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82349+ L79342+ G01000 | 8:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h32 | 11:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26161 · G26672+ G01003 | 9:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 12:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82802+ L80233 | 9:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h33 | 12:05 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
G26165 · G88603+ L80241 | 9:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h26 | 13:05 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82358+ L79352+ G01003 | 9:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h32 | 12:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82358+ L83028 · L80101 | 9:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h42 | 12:25 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26168 · G26678+ G01005 | 10:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h08 | 13:17 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82812+ L80241 | 10:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h30 | 13:02 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
C82367+ L79363+ G01005 | 10:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h34 | 13:17 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82822+ L80253 | 11:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h30 | 14:02 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
C82377+ L79372+ G01009 | 11:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h30 | 14:13 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82377+ L83058 · L80119 | 11:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h39 | 14:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82832+ L80261 | 12:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h30 | 15:02 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
C82387+ L79384+ G01013 | 12:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h30 | 15:13 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82843+ L80273 | 13:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h30 | 16:02 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
G26198 · G88648+ L80281 | 13:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h27 | 17:06 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82397+ L79395+ G01018 | 13:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h30 | 16:13 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82397+ L83088 · L80139 | 13:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h38 | 16:21 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82397+ L83088 · L80139 | 13:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h42 | 16:25 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82397+ L79395+ G01018 | 13:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h32 | 16:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26200 · G26702+ G01022 | 14:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h12 | 17:21 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26424+ L80281 | 14:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h40 | 17:06 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
C82852+ L80281 | 14:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h29 | 17:01 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
G26206_G26130 · G26706+ L80563 | 14:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h13 | 17:52 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26206 · G26706+ L80563 | 14:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h18 | 17:57 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82407+ L79406+ G01022 | 14:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h38 | 17:21 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82862+ L80293 | 15:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h23 | 17:55 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
G26214_G26132 · G26712+ L80301 | 15:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h11 | 18:50 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82417+ L80529 · L80159 | 15:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h42 | 18:25 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82417+ L79417+ G01024 | 15:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h34 | 18:17 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26216_C82420 · G88668+ G01027 | 16:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h05 | 19:14 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82423+ L79424 · L80301 | 16:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h37 | 18:50 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82423+ L78626 · L80163 | 16:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h09 | 19:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26438+ L83378 · L80163 | 16:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h56 | 19:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26438+ L78622 · L79968+ G01027 | 16:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 19:14 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 changes | |
L79729 · L79968+ G01027+ G15142 | 16:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h45 | 19:14 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 changes | |
C82871+ L84701 · L80163 | 16:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h50 | 19:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26222_G26134 · G26718+ L80307 | 16:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h11 | 19:50 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82427+ L82672 · L80307 | 16:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 19:50 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26442+ L83384 · L80307 | 16:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h54 | 19:50 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26332+ L84713 · L80307 | 17:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 19:50 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26225_C82430 · G88676+ G01032 | 17:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 20:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82881+ L79974+ G01032 | 17:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h43 | 20:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82881+ L84721 · L80173 | 17:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h50 | 20:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82891+ L80317 | 18:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h25 | 20:54 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
C82448+ L85017 · L80323 | 18:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h38 | 21:21 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82448+ L79450+ G01035 | 18:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h33 | 21:16 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
G26242_C82451 · G88693+ G01043 | 19:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 22:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82902+ L78830 | 19:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h37 | 22:09 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
G26140+ L79464+ G01043 | 19:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h32 | 22:15 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
C82912+ L78840 | 20:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h42 | 23:14 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
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Town-centre museum with local history, archaeology and changing exhibitions in a Victorian villa beside Bournemouth's gardens.
Small local museum on Hengistbury Head covering archaeology, wildlife and the headland's long human history in a scenic coastal setting.
Free gallery inside Bournemouth Library showing contemporary art exhibitions, talks and touring displays in a central location.
Historic pier and broad sandy beach at the town's heart, ideal for classic seaside walks, swimming and views along the bay.
Landscaped Victorian gardens running through the centre, popular for gentle walks, seasonal events and a green route to the seafront.
Headland nature reserve with walking trails, harbour views, heathland and archaeology, popular for longer coastal walks and birdwatching.
Fresh crab landed on the Dorset coast, prized for sweet meat and often served simply dressed to showcase local seafood traditions.
Hand-dived scallops from nearby Lyme Bay, a South Coast speciality valued for freshness and the region’s strong shellfish heritage.
Traditional Dorset Blue Vinny cheese with a firm, crumbly texture and robust flavour, long associated with Dorset farming and cheesemaking.
Refined dining room in a historic hotel, serving modern British cooking in an elegant setting overlooking the gardens.
Established seafood spot on West Cliff, popular for fish dishes, sea views and a smart but approachable atmosphere.
Traditional pub near the town centre serving local ales and classic British meals in a historic, characterful setting.
Moderate for a UK seaside resort. Hotels rise in summer, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in London or Bath.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is typical if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafés.
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Bournemouth Railway Station -> Bournemouth Town Centre (The Square)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.

Most London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth trains use the London Waterloo to Bournemouth station pair, with some services arriving at Pokesdown. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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