The average train between Burnley and Bournemouth takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley 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 every 2 hours between Burnley and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 3:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Burnley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Burnley to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Bournemouth is 342.3 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bournemouth via Preston and Wolverhampton in around 7h 7m.