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Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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.

3h 20m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 25m
£56–108

Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 12m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 38m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 8m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 25m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 11m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 12m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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.

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Bournemouth via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 25m.

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