The average train between Caterham and Bournemouth takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Caterham 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 Caterham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Caterham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Caterham station.
Caterham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Caterham to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Caterham and Bournemouth is 140.6 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Bournemouth via East Croydon and Clapham Junction in around 3h 10m.