The average train between Port of Tilbury and Bournemouth takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Port of Tilbury 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 every 30 minutes between Port of Tilbury and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port of Tilbury is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Port of Tilbury to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Port of Tilbury station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Port of Tilbury to Bournemouth train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Waterloo station.
Port of Tilbury to Bournemouth train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Port of Tilbury to Bournemouth train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Port of Tilbury and Bournemouth is 175.8 km. The road distance is 218 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 50m.