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Travelling from London Waterloo to Bournemouth, the fastest train takes 1h 45m with an average travel time of 1h 54m. With 50 daily trains, the first departs at 01:05 and the last at 23:05. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19:20 London Waterloo | 21:12 Bournemouth | On time | 1h 52m | South Western Railway | Find tickets | |
19:35 London Waterloo | 21:20 Bournemouth | On time | 1h 45m | South Western Railway | Find tickets | |
20:05 London Waterloo | 22:10 Bournemouth | On time | 2h 5m | South Western Railway | Find tickets | |
20:20 London Waterloo | 22:15 Bournemouth | On time | 1h 55m | South Western Railway | Find tickets | |
20:35 London Waterloo | 22:20 Bournemouth | On time | 1h 45m | South Western Railway | Find tickets |
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| First train | 01:05 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:05 |
| Departure station | London Waterloo |
| Arrival station | Bournemouth |
| Distance | 93 miles (150 km) |
| Journey time | From 1h 45m |
| Price | From £6.20 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, South Western Railway |
The journey from London Waterloo to Bournemouth takes approximately two hours and eighteen minutes with South Western Railway. On your trip, you’ll gradually leave the hustle and bustle of the UK capital for the suburbs of Greater London, before shooting off towards the south west and the south coast of England. Once you see the sea, you’ll know you’re close to arriving at Bournemouth.
South Western Railway operates a vast network, linking city dwellers, suburban commuters, and rural passengers across the South West of England. All their services originate from London Waterloo station, extending through counties like Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire.
London Waterloo Station is a great station to depart from, as it’s right in the centre of London. Nearby are the Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, and the well-known London Eye. So, it’s easy to get to no matter where you’re coming from.
The station even has its own London Underground Station running on the Waterloo & City, Bakerloo, Jubilee, and Northern lines. Local buses and taxis also drop you off right outside the main entrance to the station.
Waterloo is the fourth busiest train station in the UK, recording almost 62.5 million entries and exits between 2023 and 2024. South Western Railway is the leading operator from this station, providing train services to destinations like Woking, Dorking, Shepperton, and Weymouth.
When travelling with South Western Railway from London Waterloo to Bournemouth, there are usually eight stations along the route. These stations are Clapham Junction, Woking, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton Central, Brockenhurst, and New Milton. These stations may be subject to change due to scheduling alterations, engineering works, train faults, or adverse weather conditions. So, it’s best to check before you travel to make sure.
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Bournemouth station is located on Holdenhurst Road near St Paul’s roundabout, a thirty-minute walk outside the town centre. You can reach the town centre by local public buses and taxis, and the journey takes around fifteen minutes.
Bournemouth is a well-known seaside town that has been attracting tourists for generations. Bournemouth Pier, the Oceanarium, its many beaches, and the town’s array of fish and chip shops and high-quality seafood restaurants are all testaments to the town’s close connection to coastal life.
Bournemouth station accommodates both local and long-distance train services, with South Western Railway and CrossCountry as the primary rail operators. The station offers connections to key destinations such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Southampton, making it a vital hub for travellers.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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