The average train between Bath and Bournemouth takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 hourly between Bath and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Bath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Bath to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bath and Bournemouth is 80.2 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 2h 11m.