The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bournemouth for Southampton Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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 Southampton Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Southampton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Southampton Airport trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C72340 | On time 13:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h37 | 14:22 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61401 | On time 13:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h38 | 14:37 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73941 | On time 14:02 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h02 | 15:04 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61468 | On time 14:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h45 | 15:07 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72344 | On time 14:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h37 | 15:22 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61405 | On time 14:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h38 | 15:37 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73946 | On time 15:02 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h00 | 16:02 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61472 | On time 15:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h45 | 16:07 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74882 | On time 15:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h37 | 16:22 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61410 | On time 15:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h38 | 16:37 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L72817 | On time 16:02 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h01 | 17:03 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61476 | On time 16:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h45 | 17:07 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72359 | On time 16:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h37 | 17:22 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61414 | On time 16:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0h38 | 17:37 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 09:02 Bournemouth | 1h00 | 10:02 Southampton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport
Trains from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:40, the last at 13:11. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 41m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 08:40 |
Last train 13:11 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Southampton Airport from £3. 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 Southampton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Southampton Airport
- 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
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