The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
$139
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
588 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Bournemouth will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Bournemouth without transferring at least 2 times.
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L80262+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo7:30 AM7h31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1391One-way2 transfers
G25687+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L802546:26 AM7h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1431One-way2 transfers
G25682+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L802748:26 AM7h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1551One-way2 transfers
G80055+
L80294+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo11:00 AM6h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:55 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1611One-way2 transfers
G08175+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L802547:00 AM7h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1681One-way2 transfers
G80055+
L80294+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo11:00 AM6h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:55 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1611One-way2 transfers
G08175+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L802547:00 AM7h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1681One-way2 transfers
G80049+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L8028210:00 AM7h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1901One-way2 transfers
G08186+
L80274+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo9:00 AM7h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1901One-way2 transfers
G08180+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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W348098:00 AM7h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1901One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bournemouth:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bournemouth costing on average $134 (€109).
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bournemouth costing on average $147 (€119).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
The journey is about 1h 23m faster (6h 51m by train vs 8h 14m by car) and roughly $70 (€57) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($147 (€119) vs $217 (€176)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Bournemouth trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G08170 · GR035200+ G01180+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | On time 5:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h45 | 2:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5 transfers | |
C01968 · GR035100 · N29395+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | On time 5:50 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 9h10 | 3:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
W84901+ W34039+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ Q77522 | On time 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h48 | 4:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
C02015 · GR034600 · L01631+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | On time 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h56 | 5:26 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
G08186 · GR034500 · N29392+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 9h00 | 6:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
G80049+ XC103400+ N29391+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | On time 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 9h00 | 7:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
W84907+ W33973+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ Q77280 | On time 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h49 | 6:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
C01942 · GR034200 · C01918+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 10:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h51 | 7:21 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
G80055+ XC103300+ N29390+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | On time 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
G80061+ XC103200 · W29937+ G08006 | 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 9h00 | 9:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5 transfers | |
W84912+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ Q77051+ W34063 | On time 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h48 | 8:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
C02007 · GR033800 · L01636+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | On time 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h50 | 9:20 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
W34124 · W34163+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ Q76939 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h08 | 9:00 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
G80067+ XC103100 · G01188+ G08012 | On time 1:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 9h10 | 10:10 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5 transfers | |
K61661+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ Q76829+ Y14819 | 1:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 9h05 | 10:10 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
W84918+ W34050+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ Q76774 | On time 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h10 | 10:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
W84918+ W34050+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+ W34737 | On time 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h03 | 10:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 transfers | |
W00587 · W33917+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ Q76715 | On time 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h22 | 11:14 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Bournemouth
Trains from Edinburgh to Bournemouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 365 miles (588 km) distance in 7h 1m.
Distance 365 miles (588 km) |
Average train duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 1m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 8:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo from Edinburgh to Bournemouth trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh and Bournemouth from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Bournemouth
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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 Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
- 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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