The average train between Margate and Bournemouth takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Margate to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Margate to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Margate and Bournemouth is 239.8 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 2m.