The average train between Slough and Bournemouth takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 Slough and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Slough to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Slough station.
Slough to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Slough to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Slough and Bournemouth is 125.4 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Bournemouth via Reading in around 2h 24m.