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Trains from Bedford to Bournemouth (BMH)

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36

train journeys
per day

114

miles (183 kms)

3hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

03:15 / 00:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Bedford to Bournemouth (BMH)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Bedford and Bournemouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bedford to Bournemouth is approximately 114 miles (183 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 57 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford and Bournemouth.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bedford to Bournemouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 34 mins.

Journeys from Bedford to Bournemouth Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    03:15
    4 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    07:48
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:13
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    08:43
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:18
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    09:28
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:09
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:40
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    10:20
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:10
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:40
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:20
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:10
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:39
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    12:20
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:11
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:41
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    13:23
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:10
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:40
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    14:22
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:10
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:40
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    15:20
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:10
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:38
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    16:20
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:10
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    17:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:40
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    17:22
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:10
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    18:00
    Bedford
    Bournemouth
    Bedford to Bournemouth

About Bedford Station

Station name Bedford (BDM)
Address Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:00
Saturday 05:45 - 21:00
Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Bedford and Bournemouth

The travel time between Bedford and Bournemouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bedford and Bournemouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:52.

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Amenities on trains between Bedford 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 Bedford & Bournemouth. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford and Bournemouth.

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