The average train between London and Bournemouth takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 London and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Bournemouth station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
London to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
London to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your London to Bournemouth train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between London and Bournemouth is 150.4 km. The road distance is 173 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m.