Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
  • Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

  • Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

  • Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

TrainlineTrainline is Europe’s leading platform for train and bus tickets

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.

Bournemouth to Loughborough by train

It takes an average of 6h 2m to travel from Bournemouth to Loughborough by train, over a distance of around 145 miles (233 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Bournemouth to Loughborough and tickets for this journey start from £140 when you book in advance.

First train

06:30

Last train

23:12

Departure station

Bournemouth

Arrival station

Loughborough

Journey time

From 4h 39m

Distance

145 miles (233 km)

Frequency

8 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Price

From £140

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink

Travel from Bournemouth to Loughborough by train in 4 hours 39 minutes

If you want to know more about the journey from Bournemouth to Loughborough by train, look no further!

The average journey time from Bournemouth to Loughborough by train is 6 hours 2 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours 39 minutes. You'll usually find 8 trains per day travelling the 145 miles (233 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way to Loughborough. You'll be travelling with Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway or South Western Railway on your way to Loughborough, as these are the main rail operators on this route.

Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Bournemouth to Loughborough start from £140.00 when you book in advance, so use our Journey Planner to view the latest prices. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard are also great ways to save.

Keep reading for more information about the train journey to Loughborough, including FAQs, and tips on booking cheap train tickets. Check the timetable above for live train times or if you're ready to book, just start a search for tickets with us today.

FAQs about the train journey from Bournemouth to Loughborough

Want to know more about your journey from Bournemouth to Loughborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Loughborough from Bournemouth?

To travel to Loughborough from Bournemouth, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 6 hours and 2 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 39 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Bournemouth to Loughborough?

Trains from Bournemouth to Loughborough take an average of 6 hours and 2 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 39 minutes. You'll usually find 8 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

How much does it cost to get from Bournemouth to Loughborough by train?

Train tickets from Bournemouth to Loughborough can start from £140 when booked in advance, but they’re usually more expensive if bought on the day of travel. Prices may also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you choose.

What is the quickest journey time between Bournemouth and Loughborough by train?

The quickest journey time between Bournemouth and Loughborough by train is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Loughborough

Train tickets from Bournemouth to Loughborough start at £140 one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, we’ll help you find the cheapest tickets.

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

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 Loughborough 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

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.