Bournemouth to Hatfield by train

Travelling from Bournemouth to Hatfield by train

Considering a train trip from Bournemouth to Hatfield? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Bournemouth and Hatfield

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £57.45, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Bournemouth to Hatfield departure timetable

On this route, 23 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Bournemouth at 05:12 and the last leaving at 23:12 during the week.

For weekend travel to Hatfield, the earliest departure is at 05:42 and the last one is at 22:08. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 35 minutes.

How long does the train from Bournemouth to Hatfield take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 50 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 163 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Bournemouth to Hatfield trains

Tickets for travel to Hatfield along this route are available for purchase 2 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Bournemouth to Hatfield

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Hatfield city guide to start planning your getaway.