The average train between Bournemouth and France takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to France. 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 France. 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 France at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at France station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Bournemouth to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Bournemouth and France is 534.8 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cité via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 17m.