Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Tickets from Gatwick to Bournemouth
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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.
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 | 7:25am/22:30pm 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.
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
Gatwick to Bournemouth route map
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
The first coach leaves from Gatwick Airport London North at 7.25am, arriving at Bournemouth at 11.25am.
The last coach departs from Gatwick Airport London North at 22.30pm, arriving at Bournemouth at 2.30am.
A one-way journey from Gatwick to Bournemouth is available from £22*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Gatwick to Bournemouth is 4 hrs departing from Gatwick Airport North.
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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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 07.01.2025 for travel between 07.01.2025 - 05.05.2025.
