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Edinburgh to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Bournemouth takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. There is an hourly train service 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 19m
Duration
503 mi
Distance
£207
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 51m
£177–271

Edinburgh to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly 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 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 54m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 50m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 9m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 44m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 10m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 51m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 23m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 4m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 18m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 503.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, and London Waterloo in around 6h 51m.

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