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How to get fromDover to Bournemouthby train, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Bournemouth by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EWR - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    13h 15m
    £230–761

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane JFK - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    13h 35m
    £250–773

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EWR - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    14h 14m
    £506–801

  4. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane JFK - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    13h 58m
    £295–852

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EWR - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 20m
    £326–761

  6. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane PHL - LHR
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    15h 2m
    £436–1,507

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EWR - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 48m
    £373–746

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane JFK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train
    17h 21m
    £436–1,186

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£190Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,589.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Dover, NJ, USA and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Bournemouth. However, you can take the train to Newark Broad St, walk to Broad St At Lackawanna Ave, take the bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bournemouth Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bournemouth Station.

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