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Bournemouth to Dover trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Dover takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Dover. 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 57m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£94
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 London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 2m
£82–154

Bournemouth to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 2m.

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