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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Bournemouth will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Albans for Bournemouth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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 St Albans to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 157 km
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Live departures
St Albans to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Bournemouth trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:31 St Albans | 3h30 | 13:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:43 St Albans | 3h30 | 22:13 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 03:55 St Albans | 3h48 | 07:43 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:05 St Albans | 4h24 | 08:29 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:57 St Albans | 3h32 | 08:29 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Bournemouth
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Trains from St Albans to Bournemouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from St Albans to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between St Albans and Bournemouth from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Albans to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans 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 St Albans and Bournemouth
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- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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Information Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- 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 not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Watford - Public Service bus stop A/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill near to the station entrance car park. Towards St Albans - Public Service bus stop B/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill.
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Bike 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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