The average train between Caterham and Bournemouth takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. 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 11:30 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 11m. 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 Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Caterham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction 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.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 49m.