The average train between Bournemouth and The Needles takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to The Needles. 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 The Needles. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:11 PM which arrives into The Needles at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to The Needles? 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 The Needles. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Horsham station via Southampton Central station and Barnham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Bournemouth to The Needles train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to The Needles train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and The Needles is 114.3 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Horsham via Southampton Central and Barnham in around 2h 45m.