Chatham to Bournemouth Trains

Chatham to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chatham and Bournemouth takes 3h 37m 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 37m
Duration: 140 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Chatham to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Chatham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 37m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 37m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 3m • 3 changes
6:02 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:02 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:50 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:33 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 37m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:33 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 37m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chatham to Bournemouth? 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.

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 4h.

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