The average train between Maidstone and Bournemouth takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Maidstone to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Maidstone to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Maidstone and Bournemouth is 178.3 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Bournemouth via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 3h 21m.