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Trip Overview

The average train between Eltham and Bournemouth takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Eltham 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 55m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Eltham to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Eltham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 16m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 45m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 16m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 45m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 16m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 45m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway3h 16m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 45m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouth Western Railway2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Eltham 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 Eltham to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Eltham, Greater London, England and Bournemouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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