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Bournemouth to Stansted Airport by train
It takes an average of 4h 58m to travel from Bournemouth to Stansted Airport by train, over a distance of around 122 miles (196 km). There are normally 36 trains per day traveling from Bournemouth to Stansted Airport and tickets for this journey start from $23.99 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:12 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:12 pm | |
| Departure station | Bournemouth | |
| Arrival station | Stansted Airport | |
| Journey time | From 3h 26m | |
| Distance | 122 miles (196 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From $23.99 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia |
Travel from Bournemouth to Stansted Airport by train in 3 hours 26 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Bournemouth to Stansted Airport by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Bournemouth to Stansted Airport by train is 4 hours 58 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours 26 minutes. You'll usually find 36 trains per day traveling the 196 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there are no direct services to Stansted Airport.
Book train tickets from Bournemouth to Stansted Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $23.99. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Stansted Airport
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 Bournemouth to Stansted Airport 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.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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