The average train between Bournemouth and Cheriton takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Cheriton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Cheriton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Cheriton at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cheriton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Cheriton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Bournemouth to Cheriton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Cheriton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone West station.
Book your Bournemouth to Cheriton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Cheriton is 215.4 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Folkestone West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m.