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Bournemouth to Whitstable trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Whitstable takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Whitstable. 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 51m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train Poole - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 6m
£69–136

Bournemouth to Whitstable train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern9h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Whitstable via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 4h 6m.

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