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Trip Overview

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.

2h 23m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Croydon to Bournemouth train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 2m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 56m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 55m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway7h 25m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 31m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway7h 25m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 31m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway7h 25m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 31m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway7h 28m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 2m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 35m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway7h 29m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 31m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Croydon to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Bournemouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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