The average train between Bournemouth and Croydon takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. 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 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Croydon at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Woking and take an average of 2h 59m. 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 Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Bournemouth to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wimbledon station.
Book your Bournemouth to Croydon train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Tramlink.
The distance between Bournemouth and Croydon is 144.6 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to West Croydon Tram Stop via Woking, Wimbledon, and Wimbledon Tram Stop in around 2h 36m.