The average train between Swindon and Bournemouth takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Swindon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Swindon to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Bournemouth is 93.4 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Bournemouth via Reading in around 2h 31m.