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Museum of the Iron Age
Local museum covering Andover’s history, archaeology, and community stories, with family-friendly displays inside a former Georgian townhouse.
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Andover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Andover will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Andover every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Andover trains for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:12 Bournemouth | 2h38 | 0:50 Andover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 1 August | |||||
![]() | 7:59 Bournemouth | 2h02 | 10:01 Andover | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:58 Bournemouth | 2h07 | 11:05 Andover | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bournemouth to Andover run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 22:46 |
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Discover the best of Andover — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Andover trip today.
Local museum covering Andover’s history, archaeology, and community stories, with family-friendly displays inside a former Georgian townhouse.
Working watermill with restored machinery and exhibitions on milling and river heritage, offering a characterful visit in nearby Whitchurch.
Historic house museum with period rooms, military connections, and changing displays in a substantial country estate near Andover.
Central public garden with mature trees, riverside paths, a bandstand, and open lawns that make it a popular place to relax in town.
Large country park with woodland, meadows, waymarked trails, and family facilities, ideal for an easy outdoor escape near town.
Riverside nature reserve with level walking routes, birdlife, and attractive wetland scenery that offers a quieter side of the Andover area.
A hearty Hampshire stew of slow-cooked beef, onions and root vegetables. It reflects the county’s farming tradition and classic rural pub cooking.
Crumbly hard cheese traditionally made in Hampshire from cow’s milk. It is a long-standing local speciality often served on ploughman’s lunches.
A simple pub favourite of local sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. It is widely eaten in Hampshire and showcases British pork cookery.
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service.
Smart modern British restaurant in Andover town centre, known for seasonal dishes, steaks and a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Contemporary restaurant and bar offering steaks, burgers and British comfort food in a casual modern space.
Moderate for southern England. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Andover 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 Andover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bournemouth to Andover trains use the Bournemouth to Andover station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Andover train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Andover has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Andover.
Wi-Fi is available at Andover. ATMs are available at Andover.
Ticket office support is available at Andover.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Andover: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Andover: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Andover: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station - Level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Salisbury). Also short ramp at 1:7 gradient from lower car park level. Underpass with long and steep ramps at approx 1:8 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for use at the station to assist passengers who have difficulty using the slopes. Please speak to a member of staff or contact our Assisted Travel team. 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: Yes.
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