The average train between Bournemouth and Croydon takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Croydon. 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 Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Croydon station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Bournemouth to Croydon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Croydon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Bournemouth to Croydon train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Croydon is 144.6 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to East Croydon via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 2h 40m.