The average train between Bournemouth and Caterham takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Caterham. 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 Caterham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Caterham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Caterham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Bournemouth to Caterham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Caterham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Caterham is 140.6 km. The road distance is 191 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 48m.