The average train between Bournemouth and Clifton takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Clifton. 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 Clifton. 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 Clifton at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Clifton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Bournemouth to Clifton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Clifton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Bournemouth to Clifton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Clifton is 97.3 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Clifton Down via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 31m.