The average train between Paddington and Bournemouth takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Paddington 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 Paddington and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo station and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Paddington to Bournemouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Waterloo station.
Paddington to Bournemouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Paddington to Bournemouth train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Paddington and Bournemouth is 148 km. The road distance is 179 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.