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The train between Colchester and Bournemouth takes 3h 18m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Colchester 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 on demand between Colchester and Bournemouth. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 18m.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Colchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Colchester and Bournemouth is 233.1 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 18m.
