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Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Bournemouth takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Waterloo Station 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.

2h 1m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Waterloo Station to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Waterloo Station and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 54m • Direct
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    train train 1h 55m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Bournemouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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