Trains to Bournemouth

Train to Bicester

Bicester is a town located in northeast Oxfordshire, with good connections to Oxford and London. It is a popular town for tourists to visit, with the historic market centre being just one of the main attractions. In the centre of the town there are two train stations, Bicester Town train station and Bicester North train station, which operate regular services to and from Oxford and London Marylebone train station. With Oxford only about 15min away and London around 45min away, you can travel with ease to many other parts of the UK. You can also travel to Birmingham in just over 1h by train, which makes Bicester a great all-round location to travel to and from.

Trains to Bournemouth

Passengers who are looking for train tickets to Bournemouth from London will be happy to know that transport runs frequently and regularly. The duration of your trip can differ depending on when you choose to travel but commonly tends to average between 1h 45min to 2h 17min. There is no strict schedule that trains follow but passengers can find a minimum of two trains running to Bournemouth per hour.

To Bournemouth train time: daily departures

Trains to Bournemouth from London run frequently. Passengers will find that per day there are 34 trains running between the two locations from the earliest train at 5:30 a.m. and the latest train running at 11:40 p.m. There is a minimum of two trains running per hour and they approximately run every 30min or 40min. The number of trains tends to increase from 5:02 p.m. With no strict schedule of departures, passengers can even find trains departing every 5-10min during the later hours of the day.

How long is the journey by train from London to Bournemouth?

The efficient and punctual service means that passengers will find a duration no longer than 2h 17min and no shorter than 1h 45min. An average journey will take between 1h 45min to 1h 55min but the longest-running train departs 11:35 p.m. with an arrival time of 1:52 a.m. Although travel later in the day may be longer in duration, passengers can find a more frequent running service between the two locations.

Bournemouth Durdle Door Shots. Source: Shutterstock

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Bournemouth?

Departure train station: The station in London which serves all of your trains to Bournemouth is London Waterloo Station. This station is one of the busiest stations in London and is well located with additionally good facilities. Within the station, there is wheelchair access, eateries, toilet facilities, ticket machines, and more. Just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from central London, the distance from London Waterloo Station is best reached by public transport. The quickest option is just 7min via the Northern line towards High Barnet. A passenger will disembark at Charing Cross Station and will then be just a 2min walk from their destination.

Arrival train station: The arrival train station serving all trains from London is Bournemouth Station (BMH.) Passengers who are looking to travel to Bournemouth’s town centre directly from the station will find that there is only a short distance of 1.2 miles (1.9 km). Although the journey can be reached by a short walk of 15min, public transport in Bournemouth is easy and frequent. Choose from the regular bus options like Bus Route 1, Bus Route 5, Bus Route X6, and more. The station includes services like eateries, ticket dispensers, ATM machines, toilet facilities, and more.

Which train companies travel from London to Bournemouth?

Passengers who are travelling to Bournemouth from London will only find one train company that operates between the two locations and this provider is South Western Railway. South Western Railway is a reputable company and offers railway networks throughout the entirety of the UK, as well as between London and Bournemouth. There are also useful onboard amenities available to passengers, as well as the promise of great service, punctual and frequent travel, as well as much more.

South Western Railway trains from London to Bournemouth

South Western Railway is the only train that runs between London and Bournemouth. This company offers sufficient and regular travel with only the option of direct routes with no changes needed. Train tickets to Bournemouth with South Western Railway are easy to find with their frequent running trains and punctual travel. Most trains average the same in duration but depending on what time of day you travel, expect it to differ. The train duration commonly varies from 1h 45min to 2h 16min. Passengers can find a minimum of two trains running per hour with the addition of regular and frequent travel throughout the day. The provider usually operates further travel during peak times like the early hours in the morning and during rush hour in the evening.

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To Bournemouth by train – travel tips

Bournemouth is a great destination to visit, and it is popular with all kinds of visitors. Not only will you find lots to do with your friends but there are also attractions that are suitable for men, women, and children alike. Those who are travelling with children and are looking for family-friendly activities should consider visiting some of the top attractions like Oceanarium, Bournemouth Pier, Adventure Wonderland, Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Splashdown, Poole Museum, Moors Valley Country Park & Forest, as well as much more.

Alternatively, there are lots of popular sandy beaches to enjoy in Bournemouth. Beaches are perfect no matter the occasion and provide endless fun for every visitor, tourist, and resident. Just some of the top beaches include Hengistbury Head Beach, Southbourne Beach, MudefordSandbank, Bournemouth Beach, Alum Chine Beach, Knoll Beach Studland, and more. Or perhaps, you’re wanting to visit Bournemouth for some of the popular venues like the leading bars, clubs, and restaurants.

Just some of the leading restaurants in Bournemouth include miXed Bournemouth, Casa GourMex, Westbourne Grill House, Lola’s Spanish TapasRestaurant, El Murrino - Italian Restaurant Bournemouth, Moose Kitchen, Arbor Restaurant, and more. Alternatively, if you want to stretch out your travel then trains from Bournemouth to Poole are just a short 9-12min commute. These trains from Bournemouth to Poole will also be reached with the reputable train provider, South Western Railway.

Train to Bournemouth