The average train between Durham and Bournemouth takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Durham to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Durham to Bournemouth train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Durham and Bournemouth is 451.5 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 30m.