There are 4 ways to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Waterloo Easttrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 20m£57–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
5h 20m£31–46Drive 126.1 mi
- Drive from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouthcar 126.1 mi
2h 15m£32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 291
- Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 2m
Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tunbridge Wells station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via War Memorial, South Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells and arriving at Bournemouth via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Bournemouth is 142 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.
Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 20m.
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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Bournemouth Station via War Memorial, Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Tunbridge Wells to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth.
Book your Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2631+ hotels available in Bournemouth.









