The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) 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 station (BMH) will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 6 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Bournemouth station (BMH) on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.
11:05 AM4h35London Gatwick Airport3:40 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$181One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM3h40London Gatwick Airport1:10 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$251One-way0 transfers
7:55 PM4h15London Gatwick Airport12:10 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$261One-way0 transfers
7:05 AM4h05London Gatwick Airport11:10 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$281One-way0 transfers
6:55 AM3h30London Gatwick Airport10:25 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$371One-way0 transfers
4:55 AM3h25London Gatwick Airport8:20 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$571One-way0 transfers
6:55 AM3h30London Gatwick Airport10:25 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$371One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM3h40London Gatwick Airport1:10 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$251One-way0 transfers
7:05 AM4h05London Gatwick Airport11:10 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$281One-way0 transfers
7:55 PM4h15London Gatwick Airport12:10 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH):
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Bournemouth station (BMH) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 3h 21m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX210 · NX035 | On time 9:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h50 | 1:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | 11:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h20 | 3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:55 AM London Gatwick Airport | 3h25 | 8:20 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM London Gatwick Airport | 3h30 | 10:25 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM London Gatwick Airport | 4h05 | 11:10 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM London Gatwick Airport | 4h35 | 3:40 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH)You can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) with National Express, FlixBus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus for as low as $16 (€13). 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 station (BMH)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth station (BMH) 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 station (BMH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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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