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Maidstone to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Bournemouth takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 11m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain train Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 27m
£54–119

Maidstone to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Maidstone and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 20m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 10m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 20m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 10m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 20m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 10m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 20m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 20m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 6m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 6m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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: 145.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Bournemouth via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 3h 27m.

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