The average train between Brighton and Bournemouth takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to Bournemouth. 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 Brighton and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Brighton to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Brighton to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Brighton and Bournemouth is 122.9 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 2h 34m.