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Dunstable to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunstable and Bournemouth takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dunstable 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 1m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leagrave to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 11m
£55–109

Dunstable to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Dunstable and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 1:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 5m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 17m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunstable 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.

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  • Distance: 142 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Bournemouth via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 11m.

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