The average train between Leatherhead and Bournemouth takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Leatherhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leatherhead 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leatherhead to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Leatherhead station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Leatherhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Leatherhead station.
Leatherhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Leatherhead to Bournemouth train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Leatherhead and Bournemouth is 125.7 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Leatherhead to Bournemouth via Guildford and Woking in around 2h 41m.