The cheapest and fastest trains from Portchester to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portchester to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portchester to Bournemouth will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Portchester 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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 Portchester to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portchester to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 54 km
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£15 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portchester to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Portchester to Bournemouth trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Portchester | 1h34 | 08:34 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Portchester | 1h34 | 10:34 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portchester to Bournemouth
Trains from Portchester to Bournemouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Portchester to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Portchester and Bournemouth from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portchester to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portchester 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 Portchester and Bournemouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 10:20 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Cosham: East Street A27 Bus Shelter To Fareham: East Street A27 Bus Shelter by Red Lion Pub
- 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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