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Plymouth to Bournemouth trains

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The average train between Plymouth and Bournemouth takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 23m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Plymouth to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 18m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 21m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Reading in around 4h 54m.

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