The average train between Bournemouth and Plumstead takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Plumstead. 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 Plumstead. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Plumstead at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Plumstead station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Bournemouth to Plumstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Plumstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Bournemouth to Plumstead train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Plumstead is 161.2 km. The road distance is 190 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 1h 50m.