The average train between Gloucester and Bournemouth takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Gloucester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Gloucester to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Bournemouth is 129.8 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Reading in around 3h 16m.