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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Bournemouth will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 2 trains that leave Guildford for Bournemouth 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 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.
11:191h53Guildford13:12Bournemouth£251One-way0 changes- 9:522h09Guildford12:01Bournemouth£541One-way0 changes
- 11:191h53Guildford13:12Bournemouth£251One-way0 changes
- 9:522h09Guildford12:01Bournemouth£541One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Guildford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 108 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Guildford to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Bournemouth trains for today, Sunday 26 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L83926 · L78772 | On time 12:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h18 | 14:23 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L79641 · L80167 | On time 12:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 14:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L83938 · L78776 | On time 13:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h16 | 15:21 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L79661 · L80177 | On time 13:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 15:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L83950 · L78780 | On time 14:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h16 | 16:21 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L79681 · L80181 | On time 14:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 16:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L83962 · L78786 | On time 15:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h16 | 17:21 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
 G01019 | On time 15:29 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h56 | 17:25 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79701 · L80185 | On time 15:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 17:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L83974 · L78794 | On time 16:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h18 | 18:23 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L79721 · L80193 | On time 16:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 18:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L83984 · L78802 | On time 17:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h18 | 19:23 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| G01026 | On time 17:29 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h58 | 19:27 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79741 · L80205 | On time 17:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 19:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L83994 · L78810 | On time 18:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h18 | 20:23 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L79761 · L80225 | On time 18:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 20:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L84003 · L78818 | On time 19:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h18 | 21:23 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| G01030 | On time 19:29 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h58 | 21:27 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79779 · L80245 | On time 19:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 21:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L84014 · L78824 | On time 20:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h18 | 22:23 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L79798 · L80265 | 20:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 22:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L84026 · L78834 | On time 21:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h18 | 23:23 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L79816 · L80285 | On time 21:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h59 | 23:34 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L84038 · L78844 | On time 22:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h16 | 0:21 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L84050 · L78856 | On time 23:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h14 | 1:19 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| 9:52 Guildford | 2h09 | 12:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Bournemouth
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Trains from Guildford to Bournemouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 4:26 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from Guildford to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Guildford and Bournemouth from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and Bournemouth
Most Guildford to Bournemouth trains use the Guildford to Bournemouth station pair, with some services arriving at Pokesdown. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Bournemouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Guildford station do trains to Bournemouth leave from?
Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre
Guildford train station facilities and services
Guildford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team, Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2), 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.
Getting to London Road (Guildford) from Guildford city centre
London Road (Guildford) train station facilities and services
London Road (Guildford) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Road (Guildford).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Road (Guildford).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Guildford).
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Road (Guildford): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Road (Guildford): Bike Parking.
Which Bournemouth station do trains from Guildford arrive at?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown train station facilities and services
Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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