The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Bournemouth takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Hemel Hempstead to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hemel Hempstead station.
Hemel Hempstead to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Bournemouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Bournemouth is 152 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Bournemouth via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 53m.