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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Whitstable to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£167
Average price
£167
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Whitstable to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitstable to Bournemouth will cost around £167 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £167.
To travel from Whitstable to Bournemouth you need to make at least 4 changes.
5:484h25Whitstable10:13Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes- 7:193h53Whitstable11:12Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
- 9:514h21Whitstable14:12Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
- 10:514h21Whitstable15:12Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
- 11:514h21Whitstable16:12Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
- 7:193h53Whitstable11:12Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
- 9:514h21Whitstable14:12Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
- 10:514h21Whitstable15:12Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
- 11:514h21Whitstable16:12Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
- 5:484h25Whitstable10:13Bournemouth£1671One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Whitstable to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whitstable to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £114.
Distance: 215 km
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£114 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Whitstable to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Whitstable to Bournemouth trains for tomorrow, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:48 Whitstable | 4h25 | 10:13 Bournemouth | 4 changes | |
| 7:19 Whitstable | 3h53 | 11:12 Bournemouth | 4 changes | |
| 9:51 Whitstable | 4h21 | 14:12 Bournemouth | 4 changes | |
| 10:51 Whitstable | 4h21 | 15:12 Bournemouth | 4 changes | |
| 11:51 Whitstable | 4h21 | 16:12 Bournemouth | 4 changes | |
| 12:51 Whitstable | 4h30 | 17:21 Bournemouth | 4 changes | |
| 13:51 Whitstable | 4h26 | 18:17 Bournemouth | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whitstable to Bournemouth
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Trains from Whitstable to Bournemouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £114 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £114 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 6:11 |
Last train 19:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southeastern from Whitstable to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway, Southeastern trains will get you between Whitstable and Bournemouth from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Whitstable to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitstable 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Whitstable and Bournemouth
Most Whitstable to Bournemouth trains use the Whitstable to Bournemouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Whitstable and Bournemouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Whitstable station do trains to Bournemouth leave from?
Getting to Whitstable from Whitstable city centre
Whitstable train station facilities and services
Whitstable has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Whitstable.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Whitstable. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Whitstable: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Whitstable: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitstable: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. 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 1 for services towards London via the station forecourt off Old Bridge Road. Step free access to Platform 2 for services towards Margate via the entrance off Railway Avenue. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via Station Footbridge, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Bournemouth station do trains from Whitstable arrive at?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: 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.
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