The average train between West Sussex and Bournemouth takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly train service from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Barnham and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Barnham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
West Sussex to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your West Sussex to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between West Sussex and Bournemouth is 107.3 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Bournemouth via Barnham and Southampton Central in around 2h 42m.