Maidenhead to Bournemouth by train

From Maidenhead to Bournemouth by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Maidenhead to Bournemouth by train. With 57 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Maidenhead and Bournemouth

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 £29.75, 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 4 and a half 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.

Maidenhead to Bournemouth train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Maidenhead to Bournemouth is at 04:12 and the last is at 22:24. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 01:29 and the last one is at 23:09. You can expect 57 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 8 minutes.

Maidenhead to Bournemouth distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 119 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Booking time frame: Maidenhead to Bournemouth trains

Tickets for travel to Bournemouth along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half 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 Maidenhead to Bournemouth

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 Bournemouth city guide to start planning your getaway.