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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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Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets

Guaranteed seat
Guaranteed seat

Your reservation secures a seat for your entire journey..

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Generous luggage allowance
Generous luggage allowance

Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard

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Free Wi-Fi onboard
Free Wi-Fi onboard

Wi-Fi comes as standard on most National Express services so you can stay connected with ease.

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Avoid drop-off fees
Avoid drop-off fees

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Coach transfer from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport

Travel from Bournemouth to Gatwick Airport 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.

Departing from 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 for your convenience.

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

Arriving at Gatwick Airport (North & South Terminals)

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:

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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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. 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 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.
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