The average train between Harlow and Bournemouth takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Harlow 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 every 30 minutes between Harlow and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlow is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Harlow to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Waterloo station.
Harlow to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Harlow to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harlow and Bournemouth is 181.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m.