The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Bournemouth takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) 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 London City Airport (LCY) and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
London City Airport (LCY) to Bournemouth train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London Waterloo station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Bournemouth train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Bournemouth is 160.4 km. The road distance is 187 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 50m.