The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. 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.
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 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Bournemouth station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bournemouth is 202.5 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Bournemouth via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 11m.
