The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Bournemouth station (BMH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Bournemouth station (BMH) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) for Bournemouth station (BMH) 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Bournemouth station (BMH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 54 km
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1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Bournemouth station (BMH) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:50 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h54 | 06:44 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:33 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h47 | 11:20 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 13:09 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Bournemouth station (BMH) trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and Bournemouth station (BMH) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and Bournemouth station (BMH)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no 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 Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
- 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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