The average train between Cornwall and Bournemouth takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cornwall 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 4 hours between Cornwall and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cornwall is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Par and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Cornwall station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Cornwall to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Cornwall to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Cornwall to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cornwall and Bournemouth is 205.5 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Bournemouth via Par, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 7h 1m.