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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Bournemouth takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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 20m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rochester to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway9h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 35m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 16m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 18m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 16m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 16m • 2 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.

Map of how to get from Rochester to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Bournemouth via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 31m.

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