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Tickets from Gatwick to Bournemouth

From £22 one-way*

Duration: 4 hrs (fastest)
Departures: up to 7 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach tickets from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth

Our coaches travel from Gatwick Airport London North to Bournemouth Coach and Rail Station on the 205 route, up to 6 times a day, from 6.25am.

With regular, reliable services and tickets to Bournemouth from Gatwick from £22 (single fares)*, the coach is one of the most cost-effective ways to travel.

Gatwick to Bournemouth journey information
Fastest journey time 4 hrs
Cheapest price From £22 *
Distance (approx) 184km
No. of stops 7 (other services use further stops)
First & last journey daily 6:55am/22:15pm from Gatwick Airport South

Our Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

205 coach towards Poole

Our 205 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Gatwick Airport (South)
  • Gatwick Airport (North)
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
  • Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
  • Winchester Park & Ride East
  • University of Southampton, Burgess Road
  • Southampton Coach Station
  • Ringwood, Meeting House Lane
  • Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station

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Departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Gatwick is home to dozens of fantastic facilities to keep you busy before your journey. Within a five-minute walk from the terminal, you'll find newsagents, restaurants and other stores including coffee shops and more.

Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:

Arriving in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Coach and Rail Station is based in Bournemouth town centre. Along with the adjacent rail station, this allows for wider travel across Bournemouth and beyond. A dedicated taxi rank is also based nearby, as well as food outlets and supermarkets.

For more information, see our Bournemouth Coach Station facilities page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Gatwick to Bournemouth?

The first coach leaves from Gatwick Airport London North at 6.55am, arriving at Bournemouth at 11.25am.

When is the last coach from Gatwick to Bournemouth?

The last coach departs from Gatwick Airport London North at 22.15pm, arriving at Bournemouth at 2.30am.

How much is the coach from Gatwick to Bournemouth?

A one-way journey from Gatwick to Bournemouth is available from £22*.

How long does the coach take from Gatwick to Bournemouth?

Our fastest coach journeys from Gatwick to Bournemouth is 4 hrs departing from Gatwick Airport North.

What happens if I miss my coach from Gatwick to Bournemouth?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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