The average train between Bournemouth and University of Plymouth takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to University of Plymouth. 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 University of Plymouth. 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 University of Plymouth at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to University of Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at University of Plymouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Bournemouth to University of Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to University of Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Bournemouth to University of Plymouth train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and University of Plymouth is 164.2 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to University of Plymouth via Reading and Plymouth in around 4h 58m.