The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
€113
Average price
€129
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Bournemouth will cost around €129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €113.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds for Bournemouth on Tue, Nov 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct trains cover the 343 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest trains will take 5 h 32 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 bus and train for Leeds to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 343 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€113 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Bournemouth trains for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23745 · C23559 | On time 8:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 6h01 | 2:12 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
Y23072+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L48188 | On time 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 5h08 | 1:23 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
Y23072+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08242+ C23555 | On time 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 5h00 | 1:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
Y23076+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L48336 | On time 8:46 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 5h16 | 2:02 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
C23749 · C23562 | On time 9:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 6h01 | 3:12 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
Y23079+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L48198 | On time 9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 5h07 | 2:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Bournemouth
Trains from Leeds to Bournemouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €61 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:08, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 343 km distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 343 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €61 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 02:08 |
Last train 21:43 |
Train companies: LNER, South Western Railway from Leeds to Bournemouth trainsLNER, South Western Railway trains will get you between Leeds and Bournemouth from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Bournemouth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- 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.
- 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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