The average train between Harwich and Bournemouth takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Harwich to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Harwich to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Harwich and Bournemouth is 258.4 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Bournemouth via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 1m.