The average train between Dunstable and Bournemouth takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dunstable 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 every 30 minutes between Dunstable and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Bournemouth station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Dunstable to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Dunstable and Bournemouth is 160.3 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Bournemouth via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 3m.