First train | 05:15 | |
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Last train | 21:18 | |
Departure station | Bedford | |
Arrival station | Bournemouth | |
Journey time | From 3h 40m | |
Distance | 114 miles (184 km) | |
Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £25.70 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
If you want to travel from Bedford to Bournemouth by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bedford to Bournemouth by train to take around 4 hours 11 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 23 trains per day running on this route, which spans 114 miles (184 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Bournemouth. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Bedford to Bournemouth start from £25.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The average journey time by train between Bedford and Bournemouth is 4 hours and 11 minutes, with around 23 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Bedford to Bournemouth is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Bedford to Bournemouth can start from as little as £25.70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Bedford to Bournemouth. Travelling from Bedford to Bournemouth by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Bedford to Bournemouth leaves at 05:15. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Bedford to Bournemouth leaves at 21:18. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Bedford to Bournemouth cover a distance of around 114 miles (184 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bournemouth to Bedford.
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