Train Cheltenham to Bournemouth from £94 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Bournemouth takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.

3h 21m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 32m

£72–129

Cheltenham to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:47 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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