Discover Bournemouth to Brentwood by train

Planning a train adventure from Bournemouth to Brentwood? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Bournemouth and Brentwood

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 US$44.61, 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 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.

Train times for travel from Bournemouth to Brentwood

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:55 and the last departure is 21:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:06 and the last train leaves at 22:12. On average, a total of 17 trains make this journey each day.

How long does the train from Bournemouth to Brentwood take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 4 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 180 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Bournemouth to Brentwood trains

Tickets for travel to Brentwood along this route are available for purchase 2 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.

Making the most of your trip to Brentwood

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brentwood.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Bournemouth to Brentwood by train?

The train route from Bournemouth to Brentwood covers 180 kilometres.

What is the Bournemouth to Brentwood train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$44.61. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Bournemouth to Brentwood?

Tickets for this journey become available 2 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Bournemouth to Brentwood?

The fastest journey by train is 3 hours and 4 minutes.