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The train between Dover and Bournemouth takes 3h 49m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Dover and Bournemouth. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 49m.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Dover to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Dover and Bournemouth is 228.2 km. The road distance is 274 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 49m.
