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Waterloo to Bournemouth Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:30
Last train
Last train
23:40
Departure city
Departure city
Waterloo
Arrival city
Arrival city
Bournemouth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 44m
Distance
Distance
197 miles
Price
Price
$8.45*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, South Western Railway

What are the next train times from Waterloo to Bournemouth?

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09:35
1h 45m, Direct
London Waterloo
11:20
Bournemouth
South Western Railway
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10:05
1h 56m, Direct
London Waterloo
12:01
Bournemouth
South Western Railway
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10:20
1h 52m, 1 change
London Waterloo
12:12
Bournemouth
South Western RailwayCrossCountry
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10:35
1h 45m, Direct
London Waterloo
12:20
Bournemouth
South Western Railway
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11:05
1h 56m, Direct
London Waterloo
13:01
Bournemouth
South Western Railway
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11:20
1h 55m, 1 change
London Waterloo
13:15
Paris
South Western RailwayCrossCountry
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Explore the cheapest prices to Bournemouth from Waterloo this week

Typical ticket prices between Waterloo and Bournemouth are around $8.45, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Mon16Feb
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Wed18Feb
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Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Waterloo to Bournemouth when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
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