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Jane Austen's House
Museum dedicated to the life of Jane Austen in the house where she spent her final years. Exhibits include personal objects and manuscripts.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Hook among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 90 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Hook:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Hook costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Hook take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 54m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.40. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Trains from Bournemouth to Hook run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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Museum dedicated to the life of Jane Austen in the house where she spent her final years. Exhibits include personal objects and manuscripts.
Historic country house with furnished rooms, gardens and estate displays. A rewarding visit for architecture, landscape and local history.
Compact local museum covering the history of Basingstoke and the surrounding area, with changing exhibitions and family-friendly displays.
Large park with a boating lake, woodland walks, play areas and open lawns. Ideal for a relaxed stroll close to Hook.
Open heath and woodland managed as a nature reserve. Trails, wildlife and broad views make it a peaceful local favourite.
Scenic towpath and meadow walks beside the River Wey. The area is popular for gentle walking, wildlife spotting and quiet views.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Hook 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 Hook, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bournemouth to Hook trains use the Bournemouth to Hook station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Hook 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.
Hook has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hook.
Wi-Fi is available at Hook.
Ticket office support is available at Hook.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hook: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hook: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hook: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance and car park to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is step-free access from the supermarket car park to Platform 2 (for trains towards Basingstoke) via a separate entrance and a ramp at approx 1:20 gradient. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 375m via the street. 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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