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Kingston Museum
A riverside museum in Kingston with archaeology, art and Eadweard Muybridge material. Worth the short trip for strong local collections.
Trains from Bournemouth to Esher run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 21:18 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
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A riverside path near Hampton Court and Molesey offering water views, boats and easy walking. Ideal for a relaxed scenic stroll.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Esher 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 Esher, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bournemouth to Esher trains use the Bournemouth to Esher station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Esher 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.
Esher is 1 km from Esher city centre. Public transport options include:
Esher has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Esher.
Wi-Fi is available at Esher.
Ticket office support is available at Esher.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Esher: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Esher: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Esher: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access to both platforms via the Racecourse entrance only. There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:7 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:4 gradient to Platform 4 (for trains towards Woking). There is no step-free access via the main entrance. Please be aware that this station has no 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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