Trains from London to Bournemouth
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bournemouth will cost around $ 80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 78.
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The fastest trains
from London
to Bournemouth
Fastest Journey
1h 45m
Average
2h 6m
train per day
5
Distance
151 km
Showing times and prices for May 28
Of the 5 trains that leave London 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 151 km distance in an average of 2h 6m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1h 45m .
The slowest trains will take 3h 3m 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.
Journey Summary
London to Bournemouth Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 2 hours | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $42 | |
| Trains depart from: | London | |
| Trains arrive in: | Bournemouth | |
| Distance: | 151 km | |
| Train Companies: | Cross Country, South Western Railway |
Trains from London to Bournemouth
Trains in the United Kingdom are an efficient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. With dozens of trains traveling from London to Bournemouth to choose from each day, it has never been easier to travel between the two cities. Most London to Bournemouth trains are operated by either CrossCountry or South West Trains; however, the first leg of the journeys to Reading is occasionally operated by Great Western Railways. The first London to Bournemouth train departs London at around 7:15 a.m., while the last train typically leaves at 1:11 a.m. There are direct trains and services that require a transfer, usually in Basingstoke or Reading, traveling from London to Bournemouth every day. All trains depart from either London's Paddington, Waterloo, or Vauxhall train station and arrive at Bournemouth train station. The fastest direct London to Bournemouth trains can take under 2 hours, while slower services can take up to 6 hours to complete the journey.
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London to Bournemouth Train Cost
Average prices for Trains from London to Bournemouth when you book in advance
Booking Period | Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day | €59 |
1 Day in Advance | €53 |
1 Week in Advance | €52 |
2 Weeks in Advance | €50 |
1 Month in Advance | €41 |
3 Months in Advance | €41 |
London to Bournemouth Trains: General Information
Most London to Bournemouth trains are run by CrossCountry or South West Trains. Great Western Rail also offers the first leg of the journey to Reading where travelers must transfer onto a CrossCountry train.- Some London to Bournemouth trains are direct, while many others require a transfer at Basingstroke or Reading. All trains depart from either London's Paddington,
Waterloo, or Vauxhall train station and arrive at Bournemouth train station.
- Trains from London to Bournemouth can take as little as 1 hour and 51 minutes to arrive in Bournemouth.
- Most travelers book their London to Bournemouth train tickets 1-2 days in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on London to Bournemouth trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 10% cheaper on average to book a London to Bournemouth train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
- It is 12% cheaper on average to book a train ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- London to Bournemouth train costs are 31% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of departure.
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