What is the cheapest way to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Port of Dover and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Dover to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Bournemouth Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Port of Dover and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Port of Dover to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Port of Dover to Bournemouth?

The distance between Port of Dover and Bournemouth is 188 miles.

How do I travel from Port of Dover to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port of Dover to Bournemouth bus from?

Port of Dover to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Port of Dover to Bournemouth train from?

Port of Dover to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Port of Dover to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Port of Dover to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Port of Dover to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Port of Dover to Bournemouth train arrive?

Port of Dover to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Port of Dover to Bournemouth?

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Port of Dover to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Port of Dover to Bournemouth by train, bus, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 37m
£86–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
5h 52m
£30–65
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LCY - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 6m
£122–530
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 3m
£85–177
Train via Eastbourne
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 22m
£85–180
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LHR - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 15m
£120–437
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LGW - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 50m
£108–343

Port of Dover to Bournemouth by train and foot

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Distance: 186.9 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Port of Dover, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Bournemouth Station via London Victoria in around 5h 52m.

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