The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Wareham
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Wareham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Wareham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Wareham 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 17 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.




Live departures
Bournemouth to Wareham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Wareham trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:24 Bournemouth | 0h24 | 15:48 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:24 Bournemouth | 0h24 | 20:48 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
![]() | 07:04 Bournemouth | 0h26 | 07:30 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Wareham
Trains from Bournemouth to Wareham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 23m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Wareham trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Bournemouth and Wareham from £4. 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 Wareham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Wareham 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 Wareham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Wareham
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wareham Road (A351) Bus Stops North of the Traffic Lights
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 18:30 Saturday 07:15 - 13:50 Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Step-free access between platforms via controlled level crossing with locking automatic gates
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: N/A
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 2.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Shelter on Sandford Road Roundabout
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