The average train between Bournemouth and Eltham takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Eltham. 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 Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Eltham at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Eltham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Bournemouth to Eltham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Eltham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Eltham is 157.5 km. The road distance is 186 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 47m.