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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Essex takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 53m
£61–114

Bournemouth to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 32m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 32m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 32m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 32m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 32m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Essex? 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.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 53m.

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