Plymouth to Bournemouth Trains

Plymouth to Bournemouth trains

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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: £134
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 53m

£110–192

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 Monday, October 19, 2026

4:51 PM → 10:15 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
6:16 PM → 11:15 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:56 PM → 9:14 AM
Arrives next day
9h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 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 Friday, October 23, 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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Frequently asked questions

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