The train between Canterbury and Bournemouth takes 3h 41m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Canterbury to Bournemouth. 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 on demand between Canterbury and Bournemouth. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 41m.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Canterbury to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Bournemouth is 216.2 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 41m.