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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to London by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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      train train 2h • Direct

      £33–69
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      train train 1h 51m • Direct

      £33–69
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      train train 2h • Direct

      £33–69
  1. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Bournemouth to Londonrideshare rideshare 103.9 mi
    2h 22m
    £7–15
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    3h 10m
    £13–30
  3. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    1h 54m
    £47–103
  4. Drive  103.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Londoncar car 103.8 mi
    2h
    £26–38

Bournemouth to London by train

Calendar233Weekly Trains
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and London, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 10m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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