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Chatham to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chatham and Bournemouth takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. 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.

3h 36m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chatham to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 45m
£63–133

Chatham to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Chatham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 139.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Bournemouth via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 3h 45m.

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