How much is the bus ticket from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bournemouth to Gatwick start from PEN 65. The average price for this route is around PEN 97. 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 Bournemouth to Gatwick?

The average bus trip duration from Bournemouth to Gatwick is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Bournemouth to Gatwick route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

The earliest bus departs from Bournemouth to Gatwick at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 4:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

A bus trip from Bournemouth to Gatwick generates an estimated 3.2039 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29883 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bournemouth to Gatwick?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bournemouth to Gatwick from PEN 52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bournemouth to Gatwick on April 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Bournemouth	4h 40m	8:00am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	8:25am	Bournemouth	3h 55m	12:20pm	Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Bournemouth	4h 50m	10:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Bournemouth	4h 5m	12:30pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Bournemouth	5h 10m	3:05pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:24 PM BST.

Get from Bournemouth to Gatwick

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

80 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bournemouth and Gatwick?

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

Stops in Gatwick

A
London Gatwick Airport
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,490 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4.2/529,884 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have praised National Express for its efficient and comfortable service with friendly drivers. However, there were some delays reported in one journey. Some passengers also appreciated the helpfulness of fellow travelers when navigating between terminals to reach their destination safely.

National Express Bournemouth Gatwick recent customer reviews

My bus journey on National Express was very good the driver was nice and drove well, and the service was efficient and comfortable and on time. My only thing was I wasn't sure if it was better to get off at North or South Terminal, as wanted to get to Travelodge Central, & my mobile data had run out so I couldn't see a map or any info which terminal was better & easier to reach my destination from. Luckily a helpful passenger was going to the same place and helped me arrive safely at my destination. I disembarked at North terminal as this passenger knew it was easier from there.

Fiona N.

January 7, 2023

Although I was appropriately dressed for the weather, I was feeling very cold on the coach as the air conditioner was turned on throughout the way. The same happened on the way back.

Sueli A.

April 29, 2019

This was a complete disaster. The ticket said Bournemouth to gatwick on the number 035. This bus doesn't actually go to gatwick, it goes to Victoria. At which point I had to change buses(not I did Ates on the ticket) and the next bus driver was refusing to let me on the bus. There were 2 other people on the bus, it wasn't busy. He did eventually let me on but the issues was the SHOCKING ticketing

Brittany S.

September 17, 2017

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, KLR Bus, Expressway

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Gatwick 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 Bournemouth to Gatwick?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bournemouth to Gatwick start from PEN 65. The average price for this route is around PEN 97. 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 Bournemouth to Gatwick?
The average bus trip duration from Bournemouth to Gatwick is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Bournemouth to Gatwick route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
The earliest bus departs from Bournemouth to Gatwick at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 4:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
A bus trip from Bournemouth to Gatwick generates an estimated 3.2039 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29883 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bournemouth to Gatwick?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/16

No data

04/17

PEN 85

Today

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04/19

PEN 175

04/20

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04/21

PEN 54

04/22

PEN 69

04/23

PEN 64

The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Gatwick was searched and found on Apr 21, 2026 with a price of PEN 54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bournemouth to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from PEN 54 to PEN 323 for a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 54 which is on 2026-04-21.