The average train between Worthing and Bournemouth takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Worthing 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 Worthing and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worthing is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worthing to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Worthing station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Worthing to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
Worthing to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Worthing to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Worthing and Bournemouth is 106.3 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Worthing to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 2h 11m.