Chester to Bournemouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Bournemouth takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 37m

£97–181

Chester to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:32 PM → 7:49 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 8:54 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 10:09 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:29 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
4h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:14 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.