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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bournemouth Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Dover to Bournemouth?

The distance between Dover and Bournemouth is 188 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Dover to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Bournemouth bus from?

Dover to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Bournemouth train from?

Dover to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Dover to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Dover to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Dover to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Dover to Bournemouth train arrive?

Dover to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Bournemouth is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Dover to Bournemouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2411+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Dover to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 49m
£49–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
6h 12m
£19–54
Drive 170.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Bournemouth170.1 mi
2h 52m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo EastRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 9m
£35–128
Train via Eastbourne
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
6h 24m
£48–99

Dover to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bournemouth Station via London Victoria in around 6h 12m.

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