Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

28 m

Average duration

28 m

Trains per day

40

Distance

37 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

Of the 40 trains that leave Bournemouth station (BMH) for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 28 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.

South Western RailwayL72625
20:060h47
Bournemouth station (BMH)
20:53Southampton Central (SOU)
£81One-way
0 changes
South Western RailwayP61503
23:080h47
Bournemouth station (BMH)
23:55Southampton Central (SOU)
£81One-way
0 changes
South Western RailwayP61500
22:080h45
Bournemouth station (BMH)
22:53Southampton Central (SOU)
£81One-way
0 changes
South Western RailwayL72621
17:060h47
Bournemouth station (BMH)
17:53Southampton Central (SOU)
£91One-way
0 changes
South Western RailwayP61490
19:500h33
Bournemouth station (BMH)
20:23Southampton Central (SOU)
£91One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a ferry costs an average of £20.

Distance: 37 km

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Live departures

Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times

The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 03:31
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
south_west_trainsL7280105:43 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h46
06:29 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
cross_countryC74877
On time
06:35 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
07:04 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61510
On time
06:42 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h46
07:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73903
On time
07:05 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h47
07:52 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61448
On time
07:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
07:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72306
On time
07:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h28
08:13 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61513
On time
07:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
08:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73909
On time
08:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h50
08:52 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP6145008:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
08:58 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72312
On time
08:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h28
09:13 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61385
On time
08:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
09:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73915
On time
09:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h48
09:50 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP6145309:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
09:58 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72317
On time
09:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h28
10:13 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61387
On time
09:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
10:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73921
On time
10:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h51
10:53 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP6145610:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
10:58 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72322
On time
10:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h28
11:13 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61390
On time
10:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
11:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73927
On time
11:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h50
11:52 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP6145911:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
11:58 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72329
On time
11:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h26
12:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61393
On time
11:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
12:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL7393312:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h49
12:51 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61463
On time
12:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
12:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72335
On time
12:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h28
13:13 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61397
On time
12:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
13:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL7393713:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h48
13:50 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61466
On time
13:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
13:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72341
On time
13:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h26
14:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61402
On time
13:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
14:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73942
On time
14:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h48
14:50 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61469
On time
14:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
14:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72345
On time
14:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h28
15:13 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61406
On time
14:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
15:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73947
On time
15:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h48
15:50 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61473
On time
15:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
15:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72351
On time
15:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h28
16:13 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP6141115:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
16:28 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73951
On time
16:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h48
16:50 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61477
On time
16:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
16:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC7236016:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h26
17:11 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP6141516:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
17:28 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73957
On time
17:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h48
17:50 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61481
On time
17:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
17:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC74883
On time
17:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h26
18:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61420
On time
17:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
18:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73960
On time
18:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h51
18:53 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61485
On time
18:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
18:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72377
On time
18:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h26
19:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61426
On time
18:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
19:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73962
On time
19:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h48
19:50 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61489
On time
19:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
19:58 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72385
On time
19:45 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h28
20:13 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61431
On time
19:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
20:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73965
On time
20:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h48
20:50 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP6149320:22 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h36
20:58 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL72831
On time
20:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
21:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP6149821:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h46
21:58 Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP61501
On time
21:59 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h29
22:28 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL73968
On time
22:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h45
22:57 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsP62355
On time
23:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)
0h45
23:57 Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU)

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Trains from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
37 km
Average train duration
34m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
28m
First train
04:43
Last train
20:10
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth station (BMH) and Southampton Central (SOU) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
29m
Cheapest Price
£5
South Western Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
26m
Cheapest Price
£6
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
26m
Cheapest Price
£29
Cross Country frequency
11 a day

FAQs: Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Central (SOU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train journey from Bournemouth to Southampton Central offers pleasant views of the English countryside, with glimpses of coastal landscapes and green fields, particularly around the New Forest area.
A day trip from Bournemouth to Southampton Central is feasible, as the journey takes 28m and trains run 8 times per day, covering a distance of 37 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bournemouth station (BMH) and Southampton Central (SOU). The service operates 8 times per day, provided by South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
The train distance from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) is 37 km.
To get from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) covers a distance of 37 km and takes approximately 28m. Trains run 8 per day.
Booking trains from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) leaves at 4:43.
The last train from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) departs at 20:10.
The cost of a train ticket from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £10.
Trains from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) run approximately 8 times per day.
There is no night train service from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU).
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU).
Yes, you can take the train from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Southampton Central (SOU).

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth station (BMH) and Southampton Central (SOU)

Bournemouth
Southampton
The major train station for departures in Bournemouth is Bournemouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bournemouth for your trip from Bournemouth to Southampton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bournemouth
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.

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