The average train between Kent and Bournemouth takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 hourly between Kent and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kent 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Ashford International station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Kent to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Kent and Bournemouth is 190.5 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Bournemouth via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 57m.