The average train between Watford Junction and Bournemouth takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Watford Junction to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Waterloo station.
Watford Junction to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Watford Junction to Bournemouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford Junction and Bournemouth is 147.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.