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 12:19 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Croydon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Croydon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Croydon to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Croydon and Bournemouth is 144.6 km. The road distance is 179 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 49m.