How much does the train from Watford to Bournemouth cost?

The lowest fare on this route is €35.74. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Watford to Bournemouth?

Tickets for travel between Watford to Bournemouth are available 4 and a half months before departure.

How long does the train take from Watford to Bournemouth?

The fastest travel time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Watford to Bournemouth by train

Q: What’s the distance from Watford to Bournemouth by train?

The train route from Watford to Bournemouth covers 145 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Watford to Bournemouth

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First train 05:11 View journey

Last train 23:59 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 2hr 35m View journey

Distance (km) 145

Trains / day 53 View all

Cheapest journey €35.74 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 34m

Train operators 9

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Cost of train tickets between Watford and Bournemouth

The cheapest train tickets from Watford to Bournemouth start at €35.74. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Watford to Bournemouth is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Departure frequency and timetable from Watford to Bournemouth

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Watford to Bournemouth:

05:11 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
23:36 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
05:52 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
23:59 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 20 minutes from Watford toward Bournemouth.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 53 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Watford to Bournemouth?

This journey covers a total of 145 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Watford and Bournemouth

Tickets for travel between Watford and Bournemouth can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

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FAQs about the train journey from Watford to Bournemouth

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