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Compare all timetables for the bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Gillingham to Bournemouth from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
£10
tomorrow
£10
Saturday
£10
Sunday
£12
Monday
£12
Tuesday
£11
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 06:15 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £10
National Express 5h 40m 11:10 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 16:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £11
National Express 4h 45m 19:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £11
National Express 8h 15m 11:10 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 19:25 Bournemouth University  Economy £11
National Express 5h 30m 05:05 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 10:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 53m 18:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 23:33 Bournemouth University  Economy £10
National Express 5h 55m 06:15 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £11
National Express 8h 10m 11:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 19:50 Bournemouth University  Economy £11
National Express 4h 40m 18:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 23:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 30m 05:05 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 10:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 3m 15:15 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 20:18 Bournemouth University  Economy £10
National Express 8h 10m 11:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 19:50 Bournemouth University  Economy £11
National Express 5h 15m 06:55 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 50m 15:15 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 20:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 15m 05:05 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 10:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 15m 05:05 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 10:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 15m 06:55 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £14
National Express 8h 10m 11:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 19:50 Bournemouth University  Economy £14
National Express 5h 25m 09:50 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 15:15 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £15
National Express 5h 30m 11:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 17:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gillingham to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 36m
      0
      05:05
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      06:20
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 11m
      0
      06:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      09:41
      Bournemouth
      Westbourne
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 39m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 15m 06:55 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 50m 15:15 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 20:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 40m 18:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 23:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 15m 05:05 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 10:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £13
National Express 5h 25m 09:50 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 15:15 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gillingham to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 31m
      0
      06:15
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      07:45
      London
      New Cross Gate
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 46m
      0
      08:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      10:46
      Bournemouth
      Westbourne
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 9m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 06:15 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £11
National Express 5h 40m 11:10 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 16:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 45m 19:40 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 30m 05:05 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 10:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £13
National Express 5h 20m 15:35 Gillingham Hempstead Valley 20:55 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gillingham to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 31m
      0
      06:15
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      07:45
      London
      New Cross Gate
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 46m
      0
      08:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      10:46
      Bournemouth
      Westbourne
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 14m shorter, and you will save £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Gillingham to Bournemouth is £9 on 12/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Gillingham and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Gillingham and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Gillingham to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Gillingham and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 coaches from Gillingham to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Gillingham and Bournemouth, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Gillingham to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gillingham to Bournemouth starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 4h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:05
Latest Coach 19:40
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 185.5 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Gillingham to Bournemouth

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Gillingham for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/04
Tuesday 28/04
Wednesday 29/04
Thursday 30/04
£11
Friday 01/05
£10
Saturday 02/05
£10
Sunday 03/05
£12
Monday 04/05
£12
Tuesday 05/05
£11
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£11
Saturday 09/05
£11
Sunday 10/05
£13
Monday 11/05
£11
Tuesday 12/05
£9
Wednesday 13/05
£10
Thursday 14/05
£12
Friday 15/05
£12
Saturday 16/05
£12
Sunday 17/05
£11
Monday 18/05
£11
Tuesday 19/05
£11
Wednesday 20/05
£12
Thursday 21/05
£14
Friday 22/05
£11
Saturday 23/05
£11
Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Gillingham to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Gillingham to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Gillingham to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gillingham to Bournemouth, with £9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Gillingham to Bournemouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Gillingham to Bournemouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Gillingham to Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Gillingham to Bournemouth

These are the most booked bus companies between Gillingham to Bournemouth from our users.

National Express from Gillingham to Bournemouth

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Gillingham to Bournemouth:

Cheapest Price £10
Fastest Coach 4h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:05
Last Coach 19:40
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 05/04/2026

All bus stations and stops in Gillingham and Bournemouth

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Gillingham and Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Gillingham to Bournemouth? Or which bus companies serve the route Gillingham to Bournemouth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Gillingham to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Gillingham - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Gillingham - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £9 and takes 6h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Gillingham to Bournemouth?

The connection Gillingham to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £32. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Gillingham - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Gillingham to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Gillingham take?

The quickest coach from Gillingham to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 4h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Gillingham at 05:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Gillingham to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Gillingham at 19:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Gillingham - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Gillingham to Bournemouth can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Gillingham and Bournemouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bournemouth from Gillingham?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Gillingham Bournemouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Gillingham Bournemouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Gillingham to Bournemouth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Gillingham and Bournemouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Gillingham to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Gillingham and Bournemouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Gillingham to Bournemouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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