The average train between Whitchurch and Bournemouth takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitchurch 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 every 2 hours between Whitchurch and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitchurch is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitchurch to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Whitchurch station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Whitchurch to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Stafford station.
Whitchurch to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Whitchurch to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitchurch and Bournemouth is 256.2 km. The road distance is 385 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 55m.