The average train between Bishop's Stortford and Bournemouth takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bishop's Stortford 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 Bishop's Stortford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bishop's Stortford is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bishop's Stortford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bishop's Stortford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Bishop's Stortford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Waterloo station.
Bishop's Stortford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Bishop's Stortford to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bishop's Stortford and Bournemouth is 190.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 50m.