The average train between Dartford and Bournemouth takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford 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 every 30 minutes between Dartford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Dartford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Dartford to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dartford and Bournemouth is 167 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Bournemouth via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 3h 2m.
