Rochester to Bournemouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Bournemouth takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester 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 35m
Duration: 139 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 52m

£52–114

Rochester to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:06 PM → 9:16 PM
3h 10m • 3 changes
6:39 PM → 10:09 PM
3h 30m • 3 changes
7:06 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:06 PM → 11:15 PM
3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:36 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:36 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:36 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:36 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:06 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 22m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 22m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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.

What companies run services between Rochester, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Rochester to Bournemouth via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 3h 52m.

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