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Compare coach and train for Barking to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barking to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 164 km
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£38 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barking to Bournemouth
Trains from Barking to Bournemouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 4:26 |
Last train 21:12 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Barking to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Barking and Bournemouth from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barking to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barking to Bournemouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barking and Bournemouth
Most Barking to Bournemouth trains use the Barking to Bournemouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Barking and Bournemouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Barking station do trains to Bournemouth leave from?
Getting to Barking from Barking city centre
Barking train station facilities and services
Barking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Barking. ATMs are available at Barking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barking. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barking: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barking: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Lift from Platform Level to Concourse Level on Platform 1. Please use the help point to call for staff assistance to/from street level. Use subways between other platforms to reach Platform 1, Accessible taxis: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Barking Riverside from Barking city centre
Barking Riverside is 2 km from Barking city centre. Public transport options include:
Barking Riverside train station facilities and services
Barking Riverside has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barking Riverside.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Barking Riverside.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barking Riverside: Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Barking Riverside: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barking Riverside.
Which Bournemouth station do trains from Barking arrive at?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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