Salisbury to Bournemouth by train

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Overview: trains from Salisbury to Bournemouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salisbury to Bournemouth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:35 View journey
Last train 23:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 38
Trains / day 62 View all
Cheapest journey £24.95 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 28m
Train operators 6

Salisbury to Bournemouth train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Salisbury to Bournemouth by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Salisbury to Bournemouth take around 1 hour and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 38 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Salisbury is scheduled to depart at around  05:35. The last departure is usually at around 22:38 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Salisbury at around 05:35, with the last train leaving at around 23:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 62 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £24.95.

We think any time is a great time to visit Bournemouth, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Bournemouth.

Is there a direct train from Salisbury to Bournemouth?

The journey between Salisbury and Bournemouth usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Salisbury to Bournemouth every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Salisbury to Bournemouth?

The Salisbury to Bournemouth train travel takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Salisbury to Bournemouth train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bournemouth leaving Salisbury at around 05:35 and the last train leaving at around 22:38 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Salisbury at around 05:35, with the final departure at 23:31.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.