The average train between Bournemouth and Catford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Catford. 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 Catford. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Catford at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Catford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Catford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Bournemouth to Catford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Catford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Bournemouth to Catford train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Catford is 152.8 km. The road distance is 184 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.