How much is the train ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Southampton start from R 137. The average price for this train route is around R 285. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The average train journey time from Bournemouth to Southampton is 36m, covering a distance of 38 km. The quickest train can get you there in 26m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Bournemouth to Southampton route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The earliest train from Bournemouth to Southampton departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:12.

Which is the best train operator from Bournemouth to Southampton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bournemouth to Southampton?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Bournemouth to Southampton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bournemouth to Southampton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Bournemouth to Southampton from R 125

Next train departures

Next departures from Bournemouth to Southampton on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Bournemouth	50m	15:52	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	15:45	Bournemouth	28m	16:13	Southampton Central	Fastest
Train	15:02	Bournemouth	50m	15:52	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	15:45	Bournemouth	28m	16:13	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	15:02	Bournemouth	50m	15:52	Southampton Central	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Southampton on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Bournemouth	50m	15:52	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	15:45	Bournemouth	28m	16:13	Southampton Central	Fastest
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:30	Bournemouth	32m	08:02	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Southampton on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Bournemouth	48m	15:50	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	07:45	Bournemouth	28m	08:13	Southampton Central	Fastest
Train	07:05	Bournemouth	47m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:45	Bournemouth	28m	08:13	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:05	Bournemouth	47m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Southampton on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Bournemouth	48m	15:54	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	09:40	Bournemouth	28m	10:08	Southampton Central	Fastest
Train	07:36	Bournemouth	48m	08:24	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	09:40	Bournemouth	28m	10:08	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:36	Bournemouth	48m	08:24	Southampton Central	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Southampton on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Bournemouth	50m	15:52	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	15:45	Bournemouth	28m	16:13	Southampton Central	Fastest
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:30	Bournemouth	32m	08:02	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Southampton on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Bournemouth	50m	15:52	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	15:45	Bournemouth	28m	16:13	Southampton Central	Fastest
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:30	Bournemouth	32m	08:02	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Southampton on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Bournemouth	50m	15:52	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	15:45	Bournemouth	28m	16:13	Southampton Central	Fastest
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:30	Bournemouth	32m	08:02	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Southampton on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Bournemouth	32m	08:02	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	15:45	Bournemouth	28m	16:13	Southampton Central	Fastest
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:30	Bournemouth	32m	08:02	Southampton Central	No tags
Train	07:04	Bournemouth	48m	07:52	Southampton Central	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:54 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bournemouth to Southampton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 36 minutes and with fares starting at just R 137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

36mAverage duration

38 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 108 - R 187	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 137 - R 700	Average duration36m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 62 - R 62	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bournemouth to Southampton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton?
The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Southampton start from R 137. The average price for this train route is around R 285. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bournemouth to Southampton?
The average train journey time from Bournemouth to Southampton is 36m, covering a distance of 38 km. The quickest train can get you there in 26m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bournemouth to Southampton route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bournemouth to Southampton?
The earliest train from Bournemouth to Southampton departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:12.
Which is the best train operator from Bournemouth to Southampton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bournemouth to Southampton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Bournemouth to Southampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bournemouth to Southampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 175

28/01

R 220

Today

R 129

30/01

R 177

31/01

R 177

01/02

R 208

02/02

R 165

03/02

R 164

The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Southampton was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 129

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bournemouth to Southampton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 129 to R 683 for a train ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 164, which is on 2026-02-03.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.