The average train between West Malling and Bournemouth takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from West Malling 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 West Malling and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Malling is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Malling to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from West Malling station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
West Malling to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from West Malling station.
West Malling to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your West Malling to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between West Malling and Bournemouth is 172.4 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from West Malling to Bournemouth via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 3h 13m.