The average train between Waltham Cross and Bournemouth takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Cross is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Cross to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Waltham Cross station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Waltham Cross to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Waterloo station.
Waltham Cross to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Waltham Cross to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Waltham Cross and Bournemouth is 167.5 km. The road distance is 205 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.