Plymouth to Bournemouth Trains

Plymouth to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Bournemouth takes 5h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Hourly
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4h 54m

£110–193

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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:14 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 7:13 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:27 AM → 1:27 PM
5h • 1 change
9:14 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 4:25 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 19m • 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.

Plymouth to Bournemouth trains

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Plymouth to Bournemouth train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:14 AM → 4:13 PM

12:14 PM → 5:15 PM

1:15 PM → 6:13 PM

2:15 PM → 7:13 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:27 AM → 1:27 PM

9:14 AM → 2:27 PM

10:05 AM → 3:25 PM

11:03 AM → 4:25 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM

6:55 AM → 12:14 PM

8:35 AM → 1:17 PM

9:15 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM

6:55 AM → 12:14 PM

8:35 AM → 1:17 PM

9:15 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM

6:55 AM → 12:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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Train

Plymouth to Bournemouth train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:14 AM → 4:13 PM

12:14 PM → 5:15 PM

1:15 PM → 6:13 PM

2:15 PM → 7:13 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:27 AM → 1:27 PM

9:14 AM → 2:27 PM

10:05 AM → 3:25 PM

11:03 AM → 4:25 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM

6:55 AM → 12:14 PM

8:35 AM → 1:17 PM

9:15 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM

6:55 AM → 12:14 PM

8:35 AM → 1:17 PM

9:15 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:13 AM

6:55 AM → 12:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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