The average train between East Croydon and Bournemouth takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from East Croydon 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 East Croydon and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from East Croydon 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 East Croydon to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
East Croydon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
East Croydon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your East Croydon to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between East Croydon and Bournemouth is 144.6 km. The road distance is 179 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 49m.