The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth without transferring at least once.
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NX025 · NX035
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NX210 · NX035
NX210 · NX035
NX025 · NX035Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $27 Average price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth buses for today, Wednesday, March 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX201 · NX035 | On time 5:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 9:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX035 | On time 5:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h40 | 9:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | Delayed 11:20 AM 7:45 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 11:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | On time 8:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h35 | 11:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h50 | 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | On time 9:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | Delayed 11:45 PM 10:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h55 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | On time 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | On time 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h35 | 4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h15 | 6:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h05 | 6:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | On time 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 6:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | On time 2:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 6:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX035 | On time 4:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h25 | 8:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX035 | On time 4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h10 | 8:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | On time 6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h40 | 10:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | On time 6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 10:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h40 | 12:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h30 | 12:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | On time 8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 11:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | Delayed 11:45 PM 8:35 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h20 | 11:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 1:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h00 | 1:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | On time 9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 1:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | Delayed 11:45 PM 9:45 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 1:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | On time 11:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | On time 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h20 | 3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 05:40 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus from London Gatwick Airport to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth with National Express, FlixBus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus for as low as $14 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Bournemouth Beach, a popular sandy beach stretching for miles with a pier and various water activities
- Bournemouth Pier, a Victorian-era pier offering entertainment, dining, and panoramic views of the coastline
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, a historic house museum featuring a diverse collection of art and artifacts
- Bournemouth Gardens, a series of beautiful gardens perfect for leisurely walks and picnics
- St. Peter's Church, a historic church known for its stunning architecture and the resting place of Mary Shelley.
- Oceanarium, an aquarium featuring marine life from various global habitats
- Lower Gardens, a well-maintained public park with floral displays and seasonal events
- Boscombe Chine Gardens, a picturesque garden with a mini-golf course and water play area
- Hengistbury Head, a nature reserve ideal for hiking and birdwatching
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the history of aviation.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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