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Edinburgh to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Bournemouth takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

7h 24m
Duration
504 mi
Distance
£214
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
  3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
7h
£165–287

Edinburgh to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 503.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Reading in around 7h.

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