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Compare train and coach for Dartford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 167 km
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Dartford to Bournemouth
Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dartford to Bournemouth.

This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Bournemouth:
A coach is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Bournemouth costing on average £86.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 9 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dartford and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by coach.
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