The average train between Essex and Bournemouth takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Essex to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Essex to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Essex and Bournemouth is 211.3 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 14m.