The average train between Portsmouth and Bournemouth takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 hourly between Portsmouth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Portsmouth to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Portsmouth to Bournemouth train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Bournemouth is 56.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 1h 26m.
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