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The Lightbox
The Lightbox is Woking's leading museum and gallery, with local history displays, changing art exhibitions, and a strong programme for families and culture lovers.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Woking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Woking will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bournemouth for Woking on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Woking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Woking:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Woking costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Woking take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Woking trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L80297 | On time 8:17 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h38 | 9:55 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80169 | On time 8:52 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h27 | 10:19 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80312 | On time 9:07 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h53 | 11:00 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84996 | On time 10:09 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h11 | 12:20 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 1:59 PM Bournemouth | 1h21 | 3:20 PM Woking | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bournemouth to Woking run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Woking Railway Station -> Woking Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Woking 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 Woking, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bournemouth to Woking trains use the Bournemouth to Woking station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Woking train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: 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.
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Woking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Woking.
Wi-Fi is available at Woking. ATMs are available at Woking.
Ticket office support is available at Woking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Woking: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woking: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available outside both station entrances. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance, 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.
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