The average train between Margate and Bournemouth takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is an hourly train service 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 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 4h 9m. 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 Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
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 324 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Bournemouth via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 2m.
