How to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick
- 128 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Bournemouth to Gatwick. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 10m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 128 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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- 1Bournemouth → London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
FlixBus·1h 40m - 2London Heathrow Airport T5 - → GatwickbusFlixBus·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bournemouth to Gatwick works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport T5 -, about 1h 40m. Transfer in London Heathrow Airport T5 - and continue by FlixBus bus on to Gatwick (50 min). In total it's roughly €13 over 3h 10m, 1 transfer.
Bournemouth to Gatwick: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
The most useful route takes about 3h 10m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Gatwick from Bournemouth?
About 128 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bournemouth to Gatwick cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €13. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bournemouth to Gatwick?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026