The average train between York and Bournemouth takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
York to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your York to Bournemouth train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Bournemouth is 364 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from York to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 32m.