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Plymouth to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Bournemouth takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 54m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts)train train
  2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
4h 25m
£92–181

Plymouth to Bournemouth train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Plymouth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Plymouth to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 4h 25m.

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