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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Watford takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 25m
Duration
121 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bournemouth to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Watford. 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 Watford at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern8h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 6m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 6m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 42m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 3m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 1m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 23m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 11m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 59m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 6m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 6m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouthern3h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Watford? 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 Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 3h 16m.

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