The average train between Grantham and Bournemouth takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Grantham 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 Grantham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Grantham to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Grantham to Bournemouth train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Bournemouth is 258 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 48m.