The average train between Strood and Bournemouth takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Strood 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 Strood and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Strood to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Strood to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Strood and Bournemouth is 180.9 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 11m.