The average train between Bournemouth and Essex takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Essex. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Essex station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Bournemouth to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Bournemouth to Essex train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bournemouth and Essex is 211.3 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 50m.