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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Bristol takes 2h 53m 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.

2h 53m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bournemouth to Bristol train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Bristol at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 39m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central in around 3h.

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