The average train between Bournemouth and Paddington takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bournemouth to Paddington. 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 every 30 minutes between Bournemouth and Paddington. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Paddington at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Paddington station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Bournemouth to Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Paddington is 148 km. The road distance is 179 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 1h 49m.