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Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth by train
It takes an average of 2h 52m to travel from Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth by train, over a distance of around 80 miles (129 km). There are normally 112 trains per day traveling from Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth and tickets for this journey start from $41.13 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:15 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:12 pm | |
| Departure station | Heathrow Airport | |
| Arrival station | Bournemouth | |
| Journey time | From 2h 17m | |
| Distance | 80 miles (129 km) | |
| Frequency | 112 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From $41.13 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Heathrow Express |
Take the train from Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth in 2 hours 17 minutes
If you want to travel from Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth by train to take around 2 hours 52 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 17 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 112 trains per day running on this route, which spans 129 km. You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Bournemouth.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth start from $41.13 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
FAQs about the train journey from Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth
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