The average train between Bournemouth and Saltash takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Saltash. 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 2 hours between Bournemouth and Saltash. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Saltash at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Saltash? 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 Saltash. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Saltash station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Bournemouth to Saltash train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Saltash train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Bournemouth to Saltash train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Saltash is 169.2 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Saltash via Reading and Plymouth in around 5h 19m.