The average train between Perth and Bournemouth takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 2 hours between Perth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Perth to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Perth to Bournemouth train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Bournemouth is 639.2 km. The road distance is 895 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Bournemouth via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 46m.