Bus Gillingham to Bournemouth: Compare prices and save money

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

$16

tomorrow

$19

Sunday

Monday

$17

Tuesday

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	11:40 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	5:55 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:40:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	5h 55m	6:15 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	12:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	8h 10m	11:40 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	7:50 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:40:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	5h 30m	5:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	10:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:05:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 33m	3:05 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	8:38 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:05:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	5:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	8h 10m	11:40 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	7:50 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	5h 15m	5:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	10:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:05:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	5h 25m	9:50 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	3:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 15m	6:55 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	12:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:55:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 55m	6:15 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	12:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 30m	5:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	10:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	5:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	7h 55m	11:40 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	7:35 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	5h 20m	3:05 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	8:25 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:05:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 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 30m	5:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	10:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	6h 35m	6:15 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	12:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	4h 45m	7:40 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:40:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	5h 20m	3:35 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	8:55 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:35:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	8h 15m	11:10 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:10:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 30m	5:05 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	10:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:05:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	6h 35m	6:15 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	12:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:15:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	5h 40m	11:10 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	4:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:10:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	8h 15m	11:10 AM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:10:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	4h 45m	7:40 PM	Gillingham	Hempstead Valley	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth is $13 on 11/30/2025. Flexible travelers 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Gillingham to Bournemouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Gillingham and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from Gillingham to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Gillingham and Bournemouth, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 8 times every day by bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gillingham to Bournemouth starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	4h 40m
Earliest Bus	5:05 AM
Latest Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	115.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Gillingham to Bournemouth

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Gillingham for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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

$16

Saturday 12/06

$19

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$17

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$25

Thursday 12/11

$27

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$27

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

Wednesday 12/24

$33

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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 $16, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gillingham to Bournemouth, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

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 buses from Gillingham to Bournemouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Gillingham and Bournemouth

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

Hempstead Valley

Hempstead Valley Dr

Barnsole Road

St Augustines Church

Maidstone Rd

Eastcourt Lane

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Pier

Exeter Road

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 6h 15m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $55. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bournemouth.

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

Every day, the Gillingham to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 4h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Gillingham starts at 5:05 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 Gillingham to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Gillingham for Bournemouth starts at 7:40 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 Gillingham Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Gillingham to Bournemouth, 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 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 Gillingham to Bournemouth 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 Gillingham Bournemouth 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 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 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 Gillingham to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Gillingham and to Bournemouth

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