The average train between Watford and Bournemouth takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanmore Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Watford 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 Watford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Waterloo station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Watford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Stanmore station.
Watford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Watford to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Watford and Bournemouth is 146.6 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Bournemouth via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 3h 32m.