What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Kent is to bus and train which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Kent. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Kent?

The distance between Bournemouth and Kent is 156 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Kent without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Kent?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bournemouth to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Kent bus from?

Bournemouth to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Kent train from?

Bournemouth to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Kent?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Kent is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Kent bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Kent train arrive?

Bournemouth to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Kent is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Bournemouth to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Kent.

Bournemouth to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Kent by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain Poole - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 47m
£75–150
Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Kentcar 140.2 mi
2h 27m
£35–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 42m
£36–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B10
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
6h 41m
£35–49

Bournemouth to Kent by train

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Distance: 154.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Dickley Wood via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street in around 6h 41m.

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