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The average train between Harpenden and Bournemouth takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Harpenden 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.

2h 48m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Harpenden to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Harpenden and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 47m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 29m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 30m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 14m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 17m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harpenden 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.

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  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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