Bournemouth to Southend by train

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Overview: trains from Bournemouth to Southend

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bournemouth to Southend, 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 05:12 View journey
Last train 23:08 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 201
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey €46.47 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 1m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Bournemouth to Southend

Ready to book a trip from Bournemouth to Southend by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train travel between Bournemouth and Southend: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Bournemouth to Southend:

  • Cheapest tickets: €46.47

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 2 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel from Bournemouth to Southend

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:12 and the last departure is 20:22. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:42 and the last train leaves at 23:08. On average, a total of 34 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Bournemouth to Southend

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 23 minutes, travelling a total distance of 201 kilometres.

When are tickets between Bournemouth and Southend available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Bournemouth and Southend can be purchased 2 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Bournemouth to Southend

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Southend city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Bournemouth to Southend

Want to know more about your journey from Bournemouth to Southend? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Bournemouth and Southend covers 201 kilometres.

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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.