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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Gatwick to Bournemouth
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$26 - $116 | Average Duration3h 40m | 3kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$23 - $23 | Average Duration3h | 5kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Bournemouth?
Stops in Bournemouth
- ABournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
- B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK - C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK
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According to the reviews, National Express provides efficient and on-time service. Customers appreciate the comfortable trips from Gatwick to Bournemouth, with a special mention of driver Joe for his safety consciousness and helpfulness. However, some customers found the route via Heathrow to be lengthy.
National Express Gatwick Bournemouth recent customer reviews
People coming from abroad to Gatwick airport should have reasonable transportation to their destinations. Going to London Victoria and waiting for another coach make the journey too long. Also the coach took us from the south to the north terminal. Our easy jet flight landed at the north terminal and our coach ticket Specified that we should start from the south terminal, we could have waited at the north terminal
Nasr W.
My trip from Gatwick to Bournemouth @ 11am on March 28th was comfortable and pleasant. Our Driver Joe, was very safety conscious for all travellers. Joe was very helpful and very pleasant. I would definitely use National Express again. If I could give more stars I would!
Lorraine P.
I wasn't notified my direct bus to Bournemouth was canceled and they swapped my ticket for another one that stopped at Heathrow airport for 2 hours. Arriving home at 1am instead at 11pm as planned . They didn't apologise or give any explanation why my bus was canceled or why I wasn't informed via email
Virginia C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Bournemouth by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Gatwick to Bournemouth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gatwick to Bournemouth start from $26. The average price for this route is around $70. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Gatwick to Bournemouth?
The average bus travel time from Gatwick to Bournemouth is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 128 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Gatwick to Bournemouth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gatwick to Bournemouth?
The earliest bus departs from Gatwick to Bournemouth at 5:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gatwick to Bournemouth?
A bus trip from Gatwick to Bournemouth generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Bournemouth was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $24To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gatwick to Bournemouth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $24 to $130 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-12-04.
