The cheapest and fastest trains from Erith to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erith to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erith to Bournemouth will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 1 trains that leave Erith for Bournemouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Erith to Bournemouth
Trains from Erith to Bournemouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 18:34 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Erith to Bournemouth trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Erith and Bournemouth from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Erith to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erith to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Erith and Bournemouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:25 Saturday 06:10 - 19:25 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step access only to platform 1 for services to London via footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms. However 'circular' services do run from London Cannon Street , then back to London Cannon Street , from Platform 2 via Barnehurst, please check National Rail Enquiries for this journey availability and times.
- 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: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- 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: Towards Dartford - Bus stop L at West Street and Erith High Street. Towards Plumstead - Bus stop E is Opposite the old library on Walnut Tree Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 09:50 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: If travelling towards London, please use the level crossing. You will need to show a valid ticket for travel, in order for the gate to be opened onto the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 2 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 . This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At Bus Stop N at the front of the station.
- 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.
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