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Waterloo to Bournemouth train route details

First train

05:30

Last train

23:40

Departure city

Waterloo

Arrival city

Bournemouth

Journey time

1h 44m

Distance

197 miles

Price

TRY 588.56*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, South Western Railway

What are the next train times from Waterloo to Bournemouth?

Explore all upcoming journeys from Waterloo to Bournemouth happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
15:05 1h 56m, Direct London Waterloo	17:01 Bournemouth	Find Tickets
15:05 2h 8m, Direct London Waterloo	17:13 Bournemouth	Find Tickets
15:20 2h 1m, 1 change London Waterloo	17:21 Bournemouth	Find Tickets
15:35 1h 51m, Direct London Waterloo	17:26 Bournemouth	Find Tickets
15:35 2h 9m, Direct London Waterloo	17:44 Bournemouth	Find Tickets
16:05 1h 50m, Direct London Waterloo	17:55 Paris	Find Tickets

Explore the cheapest prices to Bournemouth from Waterloo this week

Fares from Waterloo to Bournemouth usually average around TRY 588.56, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

TRY 588.56

Mon16Mar

TRY 588.56

Tue17Mar

TRY 588.56

Wed18Mar

TRY 588.56

Thu19Mar

TRY 588.56

Fri20Mar

TRY 588.56

Sat21Mar

TRY 588.56

Sun22Mar

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

How to book cheap train tickets from Waterloo to Bournemouth

Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Waterloo and Bournemouth - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Explore a range of Railcards that typically offer 1/3 off most train tickets, including the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, as well as the 16-17 Saver, which offers 50% off. They’re easy to purchase and store digitally in your Trip.com app, meaning you're only ever a tap away from great savings.

Split Tickets discount

While it may sound surprising, splitting your route into smaller segments and purchasing separate low-cost tickets can greatly reduce the overall fare, all without changing seats. The best part is that Trip.com does all the splitting and organising for you, removing any need for time-consuming research on your end.

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