The average train between Colchester and Bournemouth takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Colchester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Colchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Colchester to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Colchester and Bournemouth is 233.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 14m.
