The average train between Bournemouth and Southampton takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bournemouth to Southampton. 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 20 minutes between Bournemouth and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Southampton station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Bournemouth to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Bournemouth to Southampton train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bournemouth and Southampton is 39.1 km. The road distance is 46 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 34 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly.