The average train between Bristol and Bournemouth takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Bristol to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Bristol to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Bournemouth is 95.8 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 2h 24m.