The average train between Bournemouth and Swindon takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Swindon. 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 Swindon. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Swindon at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Swindon station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Bournemouth to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Bournemouth to Swindon train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Swindon is 93.4 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Swindon via Reading in around 2h 1m.