Preston to Bournemouth Trains

Preston to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Bournemouth takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

6h 37m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 38m

£114–173

Preston to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:17 PM → 7:14 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 9:16 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 10:15 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:18 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:17 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 5:25 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 6:27 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 7:27 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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