The average train between Milton Keynes and Bournemouth takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Milton Keynes to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Bournemouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Bournemouth is 166.3 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Bournemouth via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 58m.