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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Bournemouth will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Of the 4 trains that leave Northampton for Bournemouth every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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 Northampton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton 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 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 184 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£93 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Northampton to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Bournemouth trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:17 Northampton | 4h45 | 10:02 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:48 Northampton | 4h13 | 12:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:18 Northampton | 4h43 | 13:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:48 Northampton | 4h13 | 13:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 December | |||||
| 03:14 Northampton | 4h56 | 08:10 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Bournemouth
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Trains from Northampton to Bournemouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from Northampton to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Northampton 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: Northampton to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Bournemouth
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- 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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