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London Waterloo to Bournemouth Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Waterloo to Bournemouth? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $25.54, with average prices for this route around $14.13. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Thu, Jul 10
From $49.71
Fri, Jul 11
From $43.33
Sat, Jul 12
From $39.39
Sun, Jul 13
From $38.58
Mon, Jul 14
From $44.14
Tue, Jul 15
From $25.54
Wed, Jul 16
From $51.75

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:30 London Waterloo	07:44 Bournemouth	2h 14m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:30 London Waterloo	08:46 Bournemouth	2h 16m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:03 London Waterloo	09:10 Bournemouth	2h 7m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:10 London Waterloo	09:13 Bournemouth	2h 3m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:35 London Waterloo	09:28 Bournemouth	1h 53m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:05 London Waterloo	10:02 Paris	1h 57m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Waterloo to Bournemouth Train Route Details

First train

05:30

Last train

23:40

Departure station

London Waterloo

Arrival station

Bournemouth

Journey time

1h 44m

Distance

150 km

Price

$25.54*

Train operators

CrossCountry, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Bournemouth

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between London Waterloo and Bournemouth, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Waterloo to Bournemouth. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo to Bournemouth for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Waterloo to Bournemouth, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from London Waterloo to Bournemouth more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Waterloo to Bournemouth Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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London Waterloo to Bournemouth Train prices and times

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