The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Shelford to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£117
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Shelford to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Shelford to Bournemouth will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.
Of the 1 trains that leave Great Shelford for Bournemouth 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 211 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Great Shelford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Shelford to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 211 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£96 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Great Shelford to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Shelford to Bournemouth trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:55 Great Shelford | 4h07 | 09:02 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Shelford to Bournemouth
Trains from Great Shelford to Bournemouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £44 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 4h 7m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 20:13 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Great Shelford to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Great Shelford and Bournemouth from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Great Shelford to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Shelford to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Great Shelford and Bournemouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 10:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: By entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stopoutside station entranceby level crossing
- 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.
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