Train from London to Bournemouth: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Bournemouth on January 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
South Western RailwayTrain
Waterloo
BournemouthCheapest
South Western RailwayTrain
Clapham Junction
BournemouthFastest
South Western RailwayTrain
Waterloo
BournemouthNo tags
South Western RailwayTrain
Waterloo
BournemouthNo tags
South Western RailwayTrain
Waterloo
BournemouthNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:44 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Bournemouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
94 milesDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$10 - $82Average Duration3h 1m
4kg CO₂e
Average Price$14 - $188Average Duration1h 57m
3kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $18Average Duration1h 40m
6kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Bournemouth by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from London to Bournemouth?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Bournemouth start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Bournemouth?

    The average train ride duration from London to Bournemouth is 1h 57m, covering a distance of 90 miles (144 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 42m and is operated by South Western Railway.

  3. Which train operators service the London to Bournemouth route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Bournemouth?

    The earliest train departs from London to Bournemouth at 7:01am. And the latest train departs at 11:35pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01/24
$46
01/25
$41
Today
$41
01/27
$36
01/28
$36
01/29
$36
01/30
$32
01/31
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Bournemouth was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Bournemouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $179 for a train ticket from London to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2026-01-31.

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