The average train between Bournemouth and Watford takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Watford. 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 Watford. 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 Watford at 12:11 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 Watford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Watford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Bournemouth to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Bournemouth to Watford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Watford is 146.6 km. The road distance is 204 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 50m.