The average train between Strood and Bournemouth takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Strood 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 Strood and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Strood to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Strood to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Strood and Bournemouth is 180.9 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Bournemouth via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 7m.