The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Dover
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Dover will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Bournemouth to Dover you need to make at least one change.
L48216+
Y29419 · Y28704 · Y30707
L48238+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
P15203
L01507_L01554+
P14755
K41096+
C28286+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
P15234
L48216+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
P15205
K41096+
C28286+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
P15234
L48238+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
P15203
L48216+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
P15205
L01507_L01554+
P14755
L01503_L01553+
P14757Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bournemouth to Dover
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 228 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£40 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Dover train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Dover trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L01503_L01553+ P14757 | On time 08:03 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h52 | 12:55 Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 change | |
L48216+ Y29419 · Y28704 · Y30707 | On time 08:47 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 6h08 | 14:55 Dover Priory (DVP) | 4 changes | |
L48216+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ P15205 | On time 08:47 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h26 | 13:13 Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 changes | |
L01507_L01554+ P14755 | On time 09:03 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h52 | 13:55 Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 change | |
K41096+ C28286+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P15234 | On time 09:40 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h15 | 13:55 Dover Priory (DVP) | 4 changes | |
L48238+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ P15203 | On time 09:49 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h24 | 14:13 Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Dover
Trains from Bournemouth to Dover run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 20:48 |
FAQs: Bournemouth to Dover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Dover by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Dover
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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