The average train between Northampton and Bournemouth takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Northampton 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 Northampton and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Northampton to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Northampton to Bournemouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Northampton and Bournemouth is 183.5 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Bournemouth via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 25m.