The average train between Liverpool and Bournemouth takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Liverpool to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Liverpool to Bournemouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Liverpool and Bournemouth is 308.4 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 36m.