The average train between Romford and Bournemouth takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Romford 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 Romford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Romford is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Romford 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.
No, there is no direct train from Romford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Romford to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
Romford to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Romford and Bournemouth is 172.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.