The average train between Harpenden and Bournemouth takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Harpenden 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 every 30 minutes between Harpenden and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Harpenden to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Waterloo station.
Harpenden to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Harpenden to Bournemouth train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Harpenden and Bournemouth is 161.5 km. The road distance is 216 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
