Bournemouth to London Trains From €21.28*

Travelling from Bournemouth to London only takes around two hours when travelling with South Western Railway.

On your way, you can enjoy a sumptuous journey along the Dorsetshire coast and up towards London, with luscious views of the South of England in between. This route offers a wonderfully picturesque view of quintessential England.

South Western Railway runs a large and varied network that connects urban, suburban, and rural passengers throughout the South West. Their terminus begins at London Waterloo station, and serves areas such as Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire. They even run the Island Line on the Isle of Wight.

Departing from Bournemouth

The fastest route from Bournemouth to London is to take a direct train from South Western Railway to London Waterloo station. (Remember to bring a Railcard if you have one and add your Railcard before you purchase to ensure you buy cheap train tickets.)

Bournemouth station is located on Holdenhurst Road outside the town centre. It is easily accessible by local public transport, taxi, and car. The station is busy, handling both local and long-distance train services.

Main stops

This journey includes nine stops: Pokesdown, Christchurch, New Milton, Brockenhurst, Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway, Winchester, Basingstoke, and Clapham Junction.

It’s worth remembering that these could change at any time due to adverse weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors, so it’s best to check before you leave.

Arriving at London Waterloo

The train from Bournemouth will arrive at London Waterloo station. It’s a great station to depart from, right in the centre of London. Nearby is Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, and the well-known London Eye.

The Waterloo & City, Bakerloo, Jubilee, and Northern London Underground lines serve the station. Making getting around London easy.

South Western Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: First Class includes at-seat wireless charging and more spacious seats and tables. Wheelchair spaces are available in Standard Class only.

South Western Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Bags and other luggage items are permitted.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes are welcomed but there is a ‘first come, first served’ policy.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Help with journey planning, ticket booking, boarding and alighting (including ramps), station navigation, and light luggage handling. It also provides guidance for visually impaired passengers and information on train and station facilities.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.