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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£51
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£79
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
3 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
3 h 41 m
Trains on 03 Sept
6
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 3 changes.
L80363_L80064 · L82455+
P66378+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale8:513h46Bournemouth station (BMH)12:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£511One-way3 changes- L78764+P66366+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+
G883868:133h54Bournemouth station (BMH)12:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£561One-way3 changes - L80195 · L82479+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P663849:173h38Bournemouth station (BMH)12:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£561One-way3 changes
- L78764 · L81675+P66360+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale8:133h42Bournemouth station (BMH)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£851One-way3 changes
G00858+
W34472+
C37893+P663728:403h43Bournemouth station (BMH)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£1141One-way3 changes
- L80195 · L82479+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P663849:173h38Bournemouth station (BMH)12:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£561One-way3 changes
- G00861+G15043+C37563+P663969:453h38Bournemouth station (BMH)13:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£1141One-way3 changes
- L78764 · L81675+P66360+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale8:133h42Bournemouth station (BMH)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£851One-way3 changes
- G00858+W34472+C37893+P663728:403h43Bournemouth station (BMH)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£1141One-way3 changes
- L80363_L80064 · L82455+P66378+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale8:513h46Bournemouth station (BMH)12:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£511One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 198 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport costing on average £39.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.23. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 40m 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.
Live departures
Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00925+W35155+C38115+P66311 | On time 19:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h38 | 23:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| L80153 · L81867+P66326+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | Delayed 19:04 19:54Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h45 | 23:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| L80297+P66341+G88525+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | On time 20:17 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h52 | 0:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| L78764 · L81675+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66360 | 8:13 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h42 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| L78764+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P66366+G88386 | 8:13 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h54 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| G00858+C37893+W34472+P66372 | 8:40 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h43 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| L80363_L80064 · L82455+P66378+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 8:51 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h46 | 12:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| L80195 · L82479+P66384+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 9:17 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h38 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| G00861+G15043+P66396+C37563 | 9:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h38 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:59, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 6:59 |
Last train 19:22 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Bournemouth and London Stansted Airport from £19. 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 London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and London Stansted Airport
Most Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport trains use the Bournemouth to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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