Dover to Bournemouth Trains

Dover to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Bournemouth takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. 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.

3h 57m
Duration: 187 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
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3h 54m

£77–156

Dover to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:21 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.