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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Perth takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 19m
Duration
556 mi
Distance
£231
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
8h 50m
£184–314

Bournemouth to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Perth. 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 Perth at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail16h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 17m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 43m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 10m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 10m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 10m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Perth? 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 Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 556.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Perth via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 50m.

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