The average train between Bournemouth and East Croydon takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to East Croydon. 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 East Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:09 PM which arrives into East Croydon at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 14m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to East Croydon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to East Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at East Croydon station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Bournemouth to East Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to East Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Bournemouth to East Croydon train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Bournemouth and East Croydon is 144.6 km. The road distance is 179 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 54m.