4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 23 trains that leave Southampton for Bournemouth on Sat, Jul 18, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 29 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.
G0099910:44 AM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)11:13 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$61One-way0 transfers- G0100211:44 AM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)12:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$61One-way0 transfers
- G009989:45 AM0h28Southampton Central (SOU)10:13 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$71One-way0 transfers
- G009968:50 AM0h28Southampton Central (SOU)9:18 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$81One-way0 transfers
L804739:03 AM0h47Southampton Central (SOU)9:50 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$91One-way0 transfers
- G009968:50 AM0h28Southampton Central (SOU)9:18 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$81One-way0 transfers
- G010101:45 PM0h28Southampton Central (SOU)2:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$221One-way0 transfers
- G009989:45 AM0h28Southampton Central (SOU)10:13 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$71One-way0 transfers
- L8011112:51 PM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)1:20 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$161One-way0 transfers
- L803619:00 AM0h29Southampton Central (SOU)9:29 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Southampton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bournemouth costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (33m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $12 (€10) 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 CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country.
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.
Live departures
Southampton to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Bournemouth trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L84928 | On time 6:22 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h45 | 7:07 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80344 | On time 7:02 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 7:44 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80562 | On time 7:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h47 | 8:17 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00673 | On time 7:56 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h28 | 8:24 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80352 | On time 7:59 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h47 | 8:46 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L78868 | On time 8:28 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 9:10 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00995 | On time 8:46 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h28 | 9:14 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80360 | On time 8:59 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 9:28 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80476 | On time 9:06 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h47 | 9:53 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80214 | On time 9:25 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h37 | 10:02 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00997 | On time 9:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h28 | 10:13 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80084 | On time 9:52 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 10:21 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80482 | On time 9:56 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h48 | 10:44 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80222 | On time 10:25 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h37 | 11:02 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01000 | On time 10:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 11:14 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80092 | On time 10:51 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 11:20 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80487 | On time 10:58 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h46 | 11:44 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80234 | On time 11:24 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h37 | 12:01 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01003 | On time 11:46 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h28 | 12:14 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80102 | On time 11:52 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h28 | 12:20 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80494 | On time 11:56 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h48 | 12:44 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80242 | On time 12:24 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h37 | 1:01 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01005 | On time 12:49 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h28 | 1:17 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80110 | On time 12:53 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 1:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80500 | On time 12:56 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h48 | 1:44 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01013 | On time 2:45 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h28 | 3:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80128 | On time 2:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 3:20 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80512 | On time 2:56 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h48 | 3:44 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80274 | On time 3:24 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h37 | 4:01 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01018 | On time 3:45 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h28 | 4:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80140 | On time 3:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h29 | 4:20 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Bournemouth
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Trains from Southampton to Bournemouth run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Southampton to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Bournemouth
Most Southampton to Bournemouth trains use the Southampton Central to Bournemouth station pair, with some services arriving at Pokesdown. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Bournemouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Southampton station do trains to Bournemouth leave from?
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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. Please be aware that this station has no 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: Yes.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: 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. 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.
Getting to Woolston from Southampton city centre
Woolston is 1 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Woolston train station facilities and services
Woolston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woolston.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Woolston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Woolston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woolston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woolston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woolston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). Please be aware that this station has no 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Bournemouth station do trains from Southampton arrive at?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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