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

today

tomorrow

$19

Saturday

$21

Sunday

Monday

$12

Tuesday

Wednesday

$19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 30m	3:00 PM	Bournemouth	University	12:30 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:00:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	5h 15m	7:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:30 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	6h 0m	12:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	6:30 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 25m	5:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	11:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:40:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	8h 35m	9:55 AM	Bournemouth	University	6:30 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:55:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 15m	7:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:30 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	9h 30m	3:00 PM	Bournemouth	University	12:30 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	5h 40m	12:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	6:10 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	8h 15m	9:55 AM	Bournemouth	University	6:10 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	4h 55m	6:10 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	11:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Gillingham via Branksome, you can save more than $-8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 39m
  
  Bournemouth
  
  2 mi
  
  5:51 PM
  
  Branksome
  Station
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Gillingham
  Hempstead Valley
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Station, Branksome (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:51:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 39m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 30m	3:00 PM	Bournemouth	University	12:30 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$12	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	5h 15m	7:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:30 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	5h 25m	5:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	11:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:40:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	8h 35m	9:55 AM	Bournemouth	University	6:30 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	5h 20m	8:50 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	2:10 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:50:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 45m	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	8:15 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	4h 50m	7:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 PM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	5h 35m	10:05 AM	Bournemouth	University	3:40 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 10m	10:30 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	3:40 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 35m	5:30 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	11:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 AM to Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham is $12 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bournemouth and Gillingham

See here how frequent the connections between Bournemouth and Gillingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Bournemouth to Gillingham. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Gillingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from Bournemouth to Gillingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Gillingham, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bournemouth to Gillingham starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	5:40 AM
Latest Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	115.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bournemouth to Gillingham

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bournemouth for Gillingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$20

Saturday 12/06

$21

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$17

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$19

Thursday 12/11

$17

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$49

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Gillingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Gillingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Gillingham, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Gillingham

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 Bournemouth to Gillingham 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 Bournemouth to Gillingham, 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 buses from Bournemouth to Gillingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Gillingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bournemouth and Gillingham.

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Pier

Exeter Road

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Hempstead Valley

Hempstead Valley Dr

Barnsole Road

St Augustines Church

Maidstone Rd

Eastcourt Lane

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham

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

FAQs about the Bournemouth to Gillingham bus

How much does a Bournemouth Gillingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 9h 30m to reach Gillingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gillingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Bournemouth to Gillingham each day?

Every day, the Bournemouth to Gillingham bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bournemouth to Gillingham take?

The fastest bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham is offered by National Express and takes 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Gillingham from Bournemouth starts at 5:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Bournemouth for Gillingham starts at 7:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bournemouth Gillingham route?

When traveling by bus from Bournemouth to Gillingham, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Gillingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth and Gillingham 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 Bournemouth to Gillingham bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Bournemouth Gillingham 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 traveling 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 Bournemouth to Gillingham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bournemouth and to Gillingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bournemouth and to Gillingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!