First train | 2:38 am | |
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Last train | 2:26 am | |
Departure station | Southampton | |
Arrival station | Bournemouth | |
Journey time | From 26m | |
Distance | 24 miles (38 km) | |
Frequency | 248 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From $6.44 | |
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If you want to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Southampton to Bournemouth by train to take around 45 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 248 trains per day running on this route, which spans 38 km. There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Bournemouth.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth start from $6.44 when you book in advance.
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