The distance between Dover and Bournemouth is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dover to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Stratford International and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
There are several options for getting from Dover to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Dover and Bournemouth is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Dover and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford International, Stratford station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
South Eastern Trains Service, South Western Railway, Southern Service and CrossCountry run train services between Dover and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dover and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dover and Bournemouth. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Bournemouth. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £95($115) | hourly | 302km (188 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 3h 35m | £100($120) | hourly | 295km (184 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 5h 5m | £90($105) | hourly | 334km (208 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | £19($23) | every 3 hours | 305km (190 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £49($58) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
South Western Railway
Southern Service
The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.