4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
€65
Average price
€65
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Bournemouth will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bristol for Bournemouth on Sat, Dec 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 13 the direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Sat, Dec 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 96 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€64 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Bournemouth trains for today, Friday, December 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08381+ L48304 | On time 8:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h42 | 11:03 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
P08174+ C23548 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h42 | 11:12 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
| C23655+P08477+C23548 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h39 | 11:12 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| P08383+L48316 | On time 9:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h39 | 12:02 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
| P08176+C23552 | On time 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h42 | 12:12 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
| P08385+L48324 | On time 10:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h41 | 1:02 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Bournemouth
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Trains from Bristol to Bournemouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western from Bristol to Bournemouth trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Bournemouth from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
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Passengers can depart from Bristol Parkway Station and arrive at Cardiff Central Station from just after 5:15 a.m. with the last train running at 1:30 a.m. Services are however quite limited after 10:00 p.m.On average the journey takes less than an hour, but some journeys may take nearly 1.5 hours if there is a change involved which is rare. There are various peak times from the first train until 9:30 a.m. On average, two trains per hour are offered to go from Bristol to Cardiff. During the weekends passengers must be aware of the variations regarding departure time and frequency. Most of the trains are direct but there are also some connections where one change will have to be made. The station where passengers will have to change trains is Filton Abbey Wood. First Great Western is the railway company that provides this connection.
Bristol
Bristol offers not only several world class attractions but also a wide variety when it comes to architectural styles, ranging from the medieval to the 21st century. Many examples of Bristol Byzantine, an architectural style unique to the city, have survived. In addition, buildings from most of the architectural periods of the UK can be admired throughout the city. For a trip to the outskirts a recomendable visit would be to Tyntesfield, where visitors can see the spectacular Victorian Gothic house and chapel.
Cardiff
Cardiff, with Cardiff Castle, is an important tourist centre that offers visitors a large range of attractions to see. It is the largest city and capital of Wales. Other attractions are also worth visiting like the Pierhead building, Millennium Stadium or the Welsh National Museum. At St Fagans visitors will find the National History Museum which is an open air museum that offers dozens of buildings from Welsh history.
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Bournemouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Bournemouth
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms. Please note that access to the platforms is via steep ramps. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop outside ASDA East Street. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop on Dalby Avenue by Artworks
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
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