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Outbound fromGlasgow Central to Bournemouth by train
It takes an average of 9h 43m to travel from Glasgow Central to Bournemouth by train, over a distance of around 368 miles (592 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Glasgow Central to Bournemouth and tickets for this journey start from £56 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:06 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Central | |
| Arrival station | Bournemouth | |
| Journey time | From 8h 12m | |
| Distance | 368 miles (592 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £56 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Travelling from Glasgow Central to Bournemouth by train
Looking to travel from Glasgow Central to Bournemouth by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 9 hours 43 minutes to travel from Glasgow Central to Bournemouth by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 8 hours 12 minutes though. You'll usually find 29 trains per day running along the 368 miles (592 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Bournemouth, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or ScotRail to get to Bournemouth. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Glasgow Central to Bournemouth in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £56.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Bournemouth
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Glasgow Central to Bournemouth is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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