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The average train between Bournemouth and Dunstable takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Dunstable. 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 15m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 54m
£59–105

Bournemouth to Dunstable train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink9h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Dunstable? 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.

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  • Distance: 142 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Leagrave via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 54m.

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