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Dover to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Bournemouth takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 57m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 51m
£77–157

Dover to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 37m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 32m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 46m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 45m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 36m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 46m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 45m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 36m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 46m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 45m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 36m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.

Map of how to get from Dover to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 51m.

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