The average train between Bournemouth and Bristol takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Bristol. 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 Bournemouth and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Bristol at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Bristol station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Bournemouth to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Bournemouth to Bristol train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Bristol is 95.8 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central in around 2h 51m.