The average train between Sheffield and Bournemouth takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Sheffield to Bournemouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Bournemouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Sheffield to Bournemouth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Sheffield and Bournemouth is 297.4 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 47m.