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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Kent is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 26m.

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 26m and costs £30 - £50.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Bournemouth to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Kent train from?

Bournemouth to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth 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 26m 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 1073+ 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 JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 48m
£39–139
Bus, train via Southampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Green Line Coach Station
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
6h 1m
£28–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford InternationalSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 10m
£37–95
Drive 140.2 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Kent140.2 mi
2h 26m
£35–50

Bournemouth to Kent by train

137Weekly Trains

3h 48mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.9 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 48m.

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