The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Airport to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton 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 Southampton Airport to Bournemouth will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Southampton Airport for Bournemouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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 Southampton Airport to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Airport to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a ferry costs an average of £20.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Coach |
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£9 Average Price | £20 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Southampton Airport to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Airport to Bournemouth trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:35 Southampton Airport | 0h38 | 08:13 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Airport to Bournemouth
Trains from Southampton Airport to Bournemouth run on average 11 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:19, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 36m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 07:19 |
Last train 17:53 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Southampton Airport to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Southampton Airport and Bournemouth from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton Airport to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton 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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