The average train between Bournemouth and Dartford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Dartford. 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 Dartford. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Dartford at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Dartford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Bournemouth to Dartford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Dartford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Bournemouth to Dartford train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Dartford is 167 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dartford via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 2h 48m.