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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Bournemouth (BMH)

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21

train journeys
per day

103

miles (165 kms)

4hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 04:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Bournemouth (BMH)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Bournemouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Bournemouth is approximately 103 miles (165 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 55 mins.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Bournemouth.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Bournemouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 7 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Bournemouth Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:54
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    09:17
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:33
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:55
    4 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    10:13
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:55
    4 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    11:13
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:27
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    12:13
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:27
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:15
    4 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:27
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    15:13
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:15
    4 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    16:13
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:27
    5 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    17:01
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:27
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    17:21
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:15
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    17:55
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:27
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:27
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    19:13
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:15
    5 hrs 1 change
    20:15
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:50
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    20:57
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:50
    5 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    23:13
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:27
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    23:16
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:48
    5 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    00:22
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth to Bournemouth

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Bournemouth Station

Station name Bournemouth (BMH)
Address Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:15
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 07:45 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Plymouth and Bournemouth

The travel time between Plymouth and Bournemouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Bournemouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 04:03.

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Amenities on trains between Plymouth and Bournemouth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Plymouth & Bournemouth. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Bournemouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Plymouth and Bournemouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.