The average train between Eltham and Bournemouth takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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.
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 10:43 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 37m • 1 change

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2h 54m • 1 change

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3h 15m • 1 change

2h 56m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Eltham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Waterloo station.
Eltham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Eltham to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Eltham and Bournemouth is 157.5 km. The road distance is 186 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m.