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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Croydon takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. 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.

2h 15m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bournemouth to Croydon train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Croydon at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 6m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 4m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 6m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 26m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 29m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 26m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 29m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 26m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 29m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 6m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 5m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 40m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 14m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 12m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 26m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 29m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Croydon? 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 Croydon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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