The average train between Bournemouth and Woolwich takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Woolwich. 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 Woolwich. 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 Woolwich at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Woolwich station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Bournemouth to Woolwich train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Woolwich train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Bournemouth to Woolwich train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Bournemouth and Woolwich is 159.9 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Woolwich Dockyard via Reading and London Paddington in around 2h 20m.