The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellingborough to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough to Bournemouth will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 4 trains that leave Wellingborough 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 194 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 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 29 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 Wellingborough to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 194 km
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£63 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wellingborough to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to Bournemouth trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:41 Wellingborough | 4h29 | 08:10 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:48 Wellingborough | 4h22 | 08:10 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:51 Wellingborough | 4h19 | 08:10 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:55 Wellingborough | 4h06 | 12:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellingborough to Bournemouth
Trains from Wellingborough to Bournemouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 20:59 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Wellingborough to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Wellingborough and Bournemouth from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wellingborough to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and Bournemouth
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at the front of the station. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
- 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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