The average train between Watford and Bournemouth (Station) takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Watford to Bournemouth (Station). 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 (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Bournemouth (Station) at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Bournemouth (Station). However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Bournemouth (Station) station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Watford to Bournemouth (Station) train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Waterloo station.
Watford to Bournemouth (Station) train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Watford to Bournemouth (Station) train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Bournemouth (Station) is 145.4 km. The road distance is 204 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 1h 52m.