The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilford to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilford to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Bournemouth will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Ilford for Bournemouth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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 train and coach for Ilford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 165 km
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£38 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ilford to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Bournemouth trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:21 Ilford | 3h00 | 21:21 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 16 November | |||||
![]() | 06:36 Ilford | 2h58 | 09:34 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:51 Ilford | 3h32 | 10:23 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:51 Ilford | 3h32 | 11:23 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilford to Bournemouth
Trains from Ilford to Bournemouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 21:12 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Ilford to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Ilford and Bournemouth from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ilford to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilford 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 Ilford and Bournemouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 07:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Ticket Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage location: Platform 3 (covered storage) Platform 4 (uncovered storage) Station entrance (uncovered storage)
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop D, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop C for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: Coffee & snacks
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are two step free, heated waiting rooms located on Platform 3. The waiting room located next to the ladies toilets has an automatic door function. Both waiting rooms are open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop L, for Westbound services Ilford Hill, Bus Stop F, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop T, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop M, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- 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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