The average train between Southampton and Bournemouth takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Southampton 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 20 minutes between Southampton and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 5:49 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 6:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton station and arriving at Bournemouth station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Southampton to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Southampton to Bournemouth train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Southampton and Bournemouth is 39.1 km. The road distance is 46 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 34 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly.