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Bournemouth to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Canterbury takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 49m
£82–198

Bournemouth to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 3h 49m.

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