The average train between Bradford and Bournemouth takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Bradford to Bournemouth. 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 Bradford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bradford to Bournemouth? 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 Bradford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Bradford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Bradford to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Bournemouth is 341.9 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Bournemouth via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 32m.