The average train between Chatham and Bournemouth takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Chatham 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 hourly between Chatham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Chatham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Chatham to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chatham and Bournemouth is 183.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Bournemouth via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 14m.
