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It takes an average of 4h 8m to travel from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth by train, over a distance of around 114 miles (184 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth and tickets for this journey start from £95.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:28 | |
| Departure station | Gillingham (Kent) | |
| Arrival station | Bournemouth | |
| Journey time | From 3h 11m | |
| Distance | 114 miles (184 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £95.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London Overground, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Taking the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth in 3 hours 11 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 8 minutes to travel the 114 miles (184 km) from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 30 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern to Bournemouth. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gillingham (Kent) to Bournemouth in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £95.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bournemouth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.