How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The average train journey time from Southampton to Bournemouth is 37m, covering a distance of 24 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 26m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Southampton to Bournemouth route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The earliest train from Southampton to Bournemouth departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 17:04.

Which is the best train operator from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Southampton to Bournemouth from £5

Next train departures

Next departures from Southampton to Bournemouth on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:49	Southampton Central	27m	09:16	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Southampton Central	27m	09:16	Bournemouth	Fastest
Train	07:05	Southampton Central	43m	07:48	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	15:45	Southampton Central	27m	16:12	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	07:05	Southampton Central	43m	07:48	Bournemouth	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to Bournemouth on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:24	Southampton Central	37m	16:01	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Train	08:46	Southampton Central	27m	09:13	Bournemouth	Fastest
Train	07:02	Southampton Central	42m	07:44	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	07:56	Southampton Central	28m	08:24	Bournemouth	No tags
Train	07:02	Southampton Central	42m	07:44	Bournemouth	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 37 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

37mAverage duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £9	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £35	Average duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Bournemouth by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The average train journey time from Southampton to Bournemouth is 37m, covering a distance of 24 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 26m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Southampton to Bournemouth route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The earliest train from Southampton to Bournemouth departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 17:04.
Which is the best train operator from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£17

11/12

£10

Today

£5

13/12

£6

14/12

£7

15/12

£5

16/12

£8

17/12

£5

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Bournemouth was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £31 for a train ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually South Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.