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Ely to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Bournemouth takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely 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.

3h 55m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 3m
£76–144

Ely to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Ely and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely 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 Ely to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 3m.

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