The average train between Bedford and Bournemouth takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Bedford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Bedford to Bournemouth train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bedford and Bournemouth is 185.3 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Bournemouth via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 21m.
