The average train between Bournemouth and East Grinstead takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at East Grinstead station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Bournemouth to East Grinstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to East Grinstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at East Grinstead station.
Book your Bournemouth to East Grinstead train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Bournemouth and East Grinstead is 138.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to East Grinstead via Clapham Junction in around 3h 2m.