The average train between Thatcham and Bournemouth takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Thatcham 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 Thatcham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Thatcham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Thatcham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Thatcham to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Thatcham and Bournemouth is 87.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Bournemouth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 26m.