The average train between Bournemouth and West Malling takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to West Malling. 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 Bournemouth and West Malling. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into West Malling at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at West Malling station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Bournemouth to West Malling train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to West Malling train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Bournemouth to West Malling train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and West Malling is 172.4 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to West Malling via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 3h 23m.