The average train between Whitchurch and Bournemouth takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. 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 hourly between Whitchurch and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitchurch is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 6m. 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 London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Whitchurch to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe 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 451 km.
You can take a train from Whitchurch (Shrops) to Bournemouth via Crewe, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 36m.