The average train between Croydon and Bournemouth takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 2m • 1 change
1h 56m • 1 change
1h 55m • 1 change
2h 10m • 1 change
7h 25m • 1 change
2h 31m • 1 change
2h 11m • 1 change
2h 4m • 1 change
7h 25m • 1 change
2h 31m • 1 change
2h 11m • 1 change
2h 4m • 1 change
7h 25m • 1 change
2h 31m • 1 change
2h 11m • 1 change
2h 4m • 1 change
7h 28m • 1 change
2h 25m • 1 change
2h 2m • 1 change
2h 2m • 1 change
2h 56m • 1 change
2h 7m • 1 change
2h 35m • 1 change
2h 4m • 1 change
7h 29m • 1 change
2h 31m • 1 change
2h 11m • 1 change
2h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Croydon to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Clapham Junction station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Croydon to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Croydon to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Croydon to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
The distance between Croydon and Bournemouth is 144.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 48m.