Train travel to Bournemouth guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Which train companies run trains to Bournemouth?

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Southern and South Western Railway offer services to and from Bournemouth, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.

What are Bournemouth's opening hours?

Bournemouth is typically open from 0:02 to 23:56, which are when the first and last train depart, though this is subject to change for reasons such as technical issues. We recommend verifying these hours before your journey to ensure a smooth experience.

Pick up & drop off at Bournemouth

Bournemouth offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Bournemouth?

Trains to and from Bournemouth connect easily to popular destinations like London, Southampton, Southampton Central, London Waterloo and Clapham. Buses and taxis are also readily accessible from the station to help you complete your journey. Use our train finder to get the best options for your trip.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Bournemouth live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Bournemouth, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Bournemouth to Weymouth09:371h 1mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly09:454h 44mCrossCountryOn time
Bournemouth to London Waterloo09:541h 53mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Bournemouth to Winchester10:021h 22mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Bournemouth to Weymouth10:0954mSouth Western RailwayOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
London Waterloo to Bournemouth09:331h 58mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Weymouth to Bournemouth09:5051mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Winchester to Bournemouth09:571h 10mSouth Western RailwayExp. 09:57
London Waterloo to Bournemouth10:062h 1mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Poole to Bournemouth10:0713mSouth Western RailwayOn time

Station Details

Address:

Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX

Ticket Office opening hours::

Monday to Friday open from 05:40:00 until 19:15:00

Saturday open from 06:15:00 until 18:00:00

Sunday open from 07:45:00 until 18:30:00

Ticket Machine:

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

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