How much is the train ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth start from ARS 12,061. The average price for this train route is around ARS 19,797. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The average train ride duration from Southampton to Bournemouth is 37m, covering a distance of 24 miles (38 km). The quickest train can get you there in 27m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Southampton to Bournemouth route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , CrossCountry .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The earliest train departs from Southampton to Bournemouth at 7:02am. And the latest train departs at 7:03pm.

What is the best train operator from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Bournemouth?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Southampton to Bournemouth from ARS 11,048

Next train departures

Next departures for Southampton to Bournemouth on May 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:51pm	Southampton Central	29m	4:20pm	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Train	3:45pm	Southampton Central	27m	4:12pm	Bournemouth	Fastest
Train	3:24pm	Southampton Central	36m	4:00pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	3:45pm	Southampton Central	27m	4:12pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	3:24pm	Southampton Central	36m	4:00pm	Bournemouth	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Bournemouth on May 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:56pm	Southampton Central	57m	4:53pm	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Train	8:46am	Southampton Central	27m	9:13am	Bournemouth	Fastest
Train	7:02am	Southampton Central	42m	7:44am	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	7:56am	Southampton Central	28m	8:24am	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	7:02am	Southampton Central	42m	7:44am	Bournemouth	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Bournemouth on May 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:56pm	Southampton Central	57m	4:53pm	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Train	8:46am	Southampton Central	27m	9:13am	Bournemouth	Fastest
Train	7:02am	Southampton Central	42m	7:44am	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	7:56am	Southampton Central	28m	8:24am	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	7:02am	Southampton Central	42m	7:44am	Bournemouth	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Bournemouth on May 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:02am	Southampton Central	42m	7:44am	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Train	8:46am	Southampton Central	27m	9:13am	Bournemouth	Fastest
Train	7:02am	Southampton Central	42m	7:44am	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	7:56am	Southampton Central	28m	8:24am	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	7:30am	Southampton Central	47m	8:17am	Bournemouth	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Bournemouth on May 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:05am	Southampton Central	42m	7:47am	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Train	8:49am	Southampton Central	27m	9:16am	Bournemouth	Fastest
Train	7:05am	Southampton Central	42m	7:47am	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	8:49am	Southampton Central	27m	9:16am	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	7:21am	Southampton Central	45m	8:06am	Bournemouth	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:19 AM BST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Southampton to Bournemouth

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just ARS 10,263, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

50mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceARS 10,263 - ARS 16,215	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 12,061 - ARS 60,932	Average Duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4.2/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.4

CrossCountry

4.3/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.0

Wifi3.5

GB train companies:RegioJet, CrossCountry, FlixTrain, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton 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.

How much is the train ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth start from ARS 12,061. The average price for this train route is around ARS 19,797. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The average train ride duration from Southampton to Bournemouth is 37m, covering a distance of 24 miles (38 km). The quickest train can get you there in 27m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Southampton to Bournemouth route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The earliest train departs from Southampton to Bournemouth at 7:02am. And the latest train departs at 7:03pm.
What is the best train operator from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Bournemouth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05/02

ARS 16,700

05/03

ARS 16,671

Today

ARS 18,812

05/05

ARS 15,601

05/06

ARS 15,059

05/07

No data

05/08

ARS 15,087

05/09

ARS 15,073

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Bournemouth was searched and found on May 6, 2026 with a price of ARS 15,059

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

You can expect to pay from ARS 15,059 to ARS 59,177 for a train ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 15,059 which is on 2026-05-06.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.