Trains from Bournemouth to London

Bournemouth to London train information

• The route connecting Bournemouth, which is in England and London, located in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.
• There are 94 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Bournemouth to London is approximately 2h14m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to London from Bournemouth, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
• The cheapest ticket price we've found for the next 180 days is £17.91 one way.

Best prices for Bournemouth to London train tickets

Bournemouth - London prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Bournemouth to London by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Bournemouth to London are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 1 month in advance, you can find tickets from £13 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £26 for your train. Thus, you may save 50% on the price of your ticket by booking 1 month in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Bournemouth to London trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bournemouth and London by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets London to Bournemouth and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Bournemouth - London train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Bournemouth London train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Bournemouth to London? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Bournemouth London ticket (i.e.: £50.40)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.40 = 1.75. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Bournemouth to London (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey