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Gunnersbury Park Museum
Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
Trains from Bournemouth to Southall run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 22:31 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
Museum of road transport and design with historic buses, posters and interactive family displays, a strong option close to Southall.
Public gallery showing changing contemporary art exhibitions in a compact modern space inside Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery.
Southall's best-known shopping street, busy with markets, clothing shops and sweet stores, offering a vivid sense of the area's culture.
Linear waterside walking route with locks, bridges and passing boats, ideal for a calmer side of Southall away from the main road.
Large historic park on the edge of Southall with formal gardens, a lake, museum and broad green space for a half-day visit.
Crisp wheat pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. A staple South Asian snack in Southall, widely sold fresh in sweet shops and cafés.
Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans enriched with butter and cream. A Punjabi classic strongly associated with Southall’s Indian food scene.
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread, often brushed with butter. A signature Punjabi bread commonly eaten with curries and grilled dishes in Southall.
Popular South Indian vegetarian venue for dosas, idli and filter coffee. Bright, practical and good for a casual meal.
Long-running vegetarian Punjabi canteen known for thalis, chaat and sweets. Busy, simple and very popular for traditional everyday dining.
Well-known Southall spot for Punjabi vegetarian dishes, snacks and mithai. Casual atmosphere and a strong local following.
Moderate for Greater London. Southall dining is often better value than central London, but accommodation and rail fares can still be relatively high.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Southall Station -> London Paddington
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Most Bournemouth to Southall trains use the Bournemouth to Southall station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Southall 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.
Southall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southall.
Ticket office support is available at Southall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southall: Parking, WC.
Available at Southall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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