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How to take the rail journey from London to Bournemouth
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London to Bournemouth by train
How to buy tickets, what's on board the trains, how to use the stations, plus tips for making the journey.
Routes you can take to go from London to Bournemouth
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Route Information
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Travel Time (approx)
1hr 45min - 1hr 55min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
2 x trains per hour*
*One of the hourly departures on Sundays is much slower and takes 2hr 30mins to complete the journey
Journey Summary:
Is the journey direct? = Yes
Is the journey scenic? = Between Southampton and Bournemouth, the railway passes through the New Forest
What other tourist locations are along this route? They include Winchester and Brockenhurst
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at the destination? = Around 07:45 on Monday to Saturday; after 10:15 on Sunday
- When is the usual approximate latest departure? = After 23:30 on Monday to Friday; after 23:00 on Saturday and Sunday
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance? = Yes
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale? = 12 weeks; see the Ticket Information
- What are the child ticket terms? = aged 5 to 15 = 50%; aged 4 and under = free
Does the ticket include assigned seats? = Depends on the type of ticket booked, but reservations are included with Advance tickets; See the Ticket Information
Do rail pass users need to book reservations? = No
Is catering available on the train? = No, this facility is seemingly not available.
What else is good to know?
See the general guide to travelling in Britain by train.
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