The average train between Rickmansworth and Bournemouth takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rickmansworth 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 every 30 minutes between Rickmansworth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Rickmansworth is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rickmansworth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Rickmansworth station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Rickmansworth to Bournemouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Waterloo station.
Rickmansworth to Bournemouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Rickmansworth to Bournemouth train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rickmansworth and Bournemouth is 141.4 km. The road distance is 206 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.