The average train between Cambridge and Bournemouth takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Cambridge to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Cambridge to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cambridge and Bournemouth is 214.9 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 28m.