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Compare train for Bournemouth to Calais
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $137 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $137, while a train costs an average of $137.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$137 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 48m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $137 (€115) compared to roughly $60 (€50) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Calais
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- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Calais as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, CrossCountry to go to Calais by train.
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