The average train between Heathrow and Bournemouth takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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 3 hours between Heathrow and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Hayes And Harlington Station and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Heathrow to Bournemouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Hayes And Harlington Station.
Heathrow to Bournemouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Heathrow to Bournemouth train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Cross Country.
The distance between Heathrow and Bournemouth is 129.7 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Bournemouth via Hayes And Harlington Station and Reading in around 3h 8m.