The average train between West Midlands and Bournemouth takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands 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 West Midlands and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from West Midlands station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
West Midlands to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
West Midlands to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your West Midlands to Bournemouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between West Midlands and Bournemouth is 198 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 12m.