The cheapest and fastest trains from London City Airport to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London City Airport to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London City Airport to Bournemouth will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 3 trains that leave London City Airport for Bournemouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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 London City Airport to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London City Airport to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 160 km
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3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London City Airport to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for London City Airport to Bournemouth trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:03 London City Airport | 2h07 | 08:10 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 London City Airport | 1h57 | 10:02 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London City Airport to Bournemouth
Trains from London City Airport to Bournemouth run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 11:05. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 11:05 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from London City Airport to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between London City Airport and Bournemouth from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London City Airport to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London City Airport 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 London City Airport and Bournemouth
- 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
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