Train Chester to Bournemouth from £149 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Bournemouth takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

5h 8m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £149
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 15m

£116–176

Chester to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:32 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:32 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:32 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:32 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:32 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 40m • 1 change

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