We accept:
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Explore our facilitiesBy taking our coaches you can avoid paying airport drop-off fees for visitors accessing departures
Travel from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport from £22 one-way*, and say goodbye to expensive inter-airport travel.
With a guaranteed seat and lots of luggage room, you can travel more and pay less with National Express. Plus, if you qualify, you can enjoy even more savings with one of our three Coachcards, giving you 1/3 off all Standard and Fully Flexible coach fares.
Bournemouth to Gatwick journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 3 hrs 15 mins (Bournemouth to Gatwick North) |
Cheapest price | From £22 * |
Distance (approx) | 185km |
No. of stops | 4 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 1:30am/17:45pm |
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 205 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
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.
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 for your convenience.
For more information, see our Bournemouth Coach Station facilities page.
Gatwick Airport is home to dozens of fantastic facilities to keep you occupied between trips. 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:
The first coach leaves from Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station at 1.30am, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 4.45am.
The last coach leaves from Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station at 17.40pm, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 21.05pm.
A one-way journey from Bournemouth to Gatwick is available from £22*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Bournemouth to Gatwick take 3 hours 15 mins.
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.
Other routes to Gatwick
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Explore our stops*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 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
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