The average train between Dover and Bournemouth takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.
Trains run hourly between Dover and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Dover to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Dover to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dover and Bournemouth is 228.2 km. The road distance is 301 km.
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 43m.