Arriving in Bournemouth
Every day, up to 62 train depart from Southampton Central and arrive in Bournemouth, with the shortest journey taking 39m minutes.
Book cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
Finding cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to Bournemouth doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton Central to Bournemouth. You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.
Traveling during off-peak hours
The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Southampton Central to Bournemouth usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.
*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.