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Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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36

train journeys
per day

133

miles (214 kms)

3hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

00:12 / 23:55

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Bournemouth and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bournemouth to Canterbury West is approximately 133 miles (214 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 39 mins.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Southeastern, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Canterbury West.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bournemouth to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Bournemouth to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:12
    8 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    08:30
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:15
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    09:31
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:55
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:30
    4 hrs 3 changes
    10:30
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:56
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:26
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:31
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:56
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:40
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    12:33
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:56
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:45
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:59
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:45
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:59
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:45
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:59
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    16:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:45
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    16:33
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:59
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    17:32
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:22
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:11
    Bournemouth
    Canterbury West
    Bournemouth to Canterbury West

About Bournemouth Station

Station name Bournemouth (BMH)
Address Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:15
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 07:45 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bournemouth and Canterbury West

The travel time between Bournemouth and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bournemouth and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:55.

First class tickets on trains between Bournemouth and Canterbury West typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Bournemouth and Canterbury West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bournemouth & Canterbury West. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Southeastern, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Canterbury West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bournemouth and Canterbury West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.