The average train between Rochester and Bournemouth takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester 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 Rochester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Rochester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Rochester to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rochester and Bournemouth is 182.4 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Bournemouth via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 10m.
