The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Leighton Buzzard 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 158 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 158 km
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3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:15 Bournemouth | 4h17 | 08:32 Leighton Buzzard | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:19 Bournemouth | 4h13 | 08:32 Leighton Buzzard | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard
Trains from Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Leighton Buzzard from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Leighton Buzzard
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
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