How much does a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth cost?

The bus ticket price from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth starts at R 273. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?

The average travel time between London Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth is around , although the fastest bus will take about 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 129 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between London Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth?

The number of buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?

When taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?

Buses travelling between London Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth leave from Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal or Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal and arrive at Coach Station, Richmond Hill, 3, Travel Interchange.

Bus London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth from R 279 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Gatwick to Bournemouth on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:20	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 55m	21:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 10m	02:20	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	11:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 25m	14:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 25m	14:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 35m	16:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Gatwick to Bournemouth on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 55m	11:35	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 10m	02:20	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 40m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 40m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 55m	11:35	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:35 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 282, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

4h 10mAverage duration

128 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 282 - R 1 351	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 273 - R 273	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth?

Stops in Gatwick

A
Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Gatwick RH6
B
Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
Gatwick RH6

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
Visit page
B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK

Official partners

National Express

4/529 741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

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.

4 February 2024

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.

29 March 2023

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.

30 July 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511 488 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Bournemouth by bus

How much does a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth cost?
The bus ticket price from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth starts at R 273. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?
The average travel time between London Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth is around , although the fastest bus will take about 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 129 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between London Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth?
The number of buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?
When taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth?
Buses travelling between London Gatwick Airport and Bournemouth leave from Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal or Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal and arrive at Coach Station, Richmond Hill, 3, Travel Interchange.