The average train between Wakefield and Bournemouth takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Wakefield 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 hourly between Wakefield and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Wakefield to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Wakefield to Bournemouth train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Wakefield and Bournemouth is 330.5 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 39m.