The average train between Bournemouth and Bristol Temple Meads takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads. 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 hourly between Bournemouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Bristol Temple Meads at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Bristol Temple Meads is 94.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central in around 2h 54m.