The average train between Braintree and Bournemouth takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree 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 Braintree and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Braintree to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Braintree to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Braintree and Bournemouth is 212.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 25m.