The average train between Barking and Bournemouth takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Barking to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Barking and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Barking to Bournemouth train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Waterloo station.
Barking to Bournemouth train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Barking to Bournemouth train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Barking and Bournemouth is 164.1 km. The road distance is 191 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m.