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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Southampton Central | Bournemouth | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Southampton Central | Bournemouth | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Southampton Central | Bournemouth | No tags | ||||
| Train | Southampton Central | Bournemouth | No tags | ||||
| Train | Southampton Central | Bournemouth | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth
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 R 91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth start from R 91. The average price for this train route is around R 230. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 38 km. The quickest train can get you there in 27m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Southampton to Bournemouth route?
Several major train operators serve 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 23:53.
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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Bournemouth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator offers 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.
The cheapest trip from Southampton to Bournemouth was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of R 80To 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 R 80 to R 677 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 R 159, which is on 2026-01-31.
Usually CrossCountry 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.
