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Trip Overview

The average train between Tunbridge Wells and Bournemouth takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Tunbridge Wells 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.

2h 57m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Tunbridge Wells and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tunbridge Wells is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 43m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 44m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 33m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 5m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 51m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 51m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 42m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 55m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 55m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 33m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 5m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 51m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 33m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 5m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 51m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 33m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 5m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 51m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Tunbridge Wells, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 3h 16m.

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