Trains to Bournemouth Airport

Find out everything you need to know about getting to Bournemouth Airport by train.

How to get to Bournemouth Airport

There are plenty of convenient ways to get to Bournemouth Airport, including train travel, by car, by taxi or by bus. Whether you’re flying for business or leisure, you’ll be settling into your aeroplane seat in no time.

Choosing the train to Bournemouth Airport is an excellent way to reduce costs and eliminate any hassle with parking. Avanti West Coast can get you as far as London Euston on your journey to the airport.

From there, you can travel to London Waterloo, where South Western Railway offers direct services to Bournemouth Station, the nearest train station to Bournemouth Airport.

Trains to Bournemouth Airport

Getting the train to Bournemouth Airport is a straightforward and stress-free method of arriving for your flight. You will need to get a train to Bournemouth station, which is the airport’s closest station.

Bournemouth Station is managed by South Western Railway and features direct trains from London Waterloo, Manchester Piccadilly, Weymouth, Winchester, Basingstoke and Poole.

Then, to get from Bournemouth train station to Bournemouth Airport you can take a taxi or bus.

Taxis to Bournemouth Airport

You can also get a taxi to Bournemouth Airport, whether you’ve just arrived at the train station or you live locally.

The airport’s official taxi company is PRC Streamline Taxis. They have a convenient desk within the arrivals terminal and plenty of cars immediately available.

Travellers can book at the desk, over the phone, online or using their app. A taxi from the train station to Bournemouth Airport will take around 15 minutes, but times will vary depending on local traffic.

Buses to Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport is also reachable by bus, with the More Bus 737 service getting you there with ease. The bus takes around 35 minutes and runs five days per week, Monday to Friday.

There are a handful of bus services a day, so be sure to plan timings ahead of time to ensure that you can get to the airport in good time. A ticket will cost you around £2, making it an easy and affordable way to get to the airport.

Driving to Bournemouth Airport

Getting to Bournemouth Airport by car is another potential option, with easy access by road and ample parking. There are multiple car parks available, Car Park 1 which is up to a five-minute walk from the terminal, Car Park 2 which is up to 10 minutes away, and Car Park 3 which is up to seven minutes away.

For pick up and drop offs, head to Premium Car Park 1 directly opposite the terminal. You could also use the Hertz meet-and-greet service if you’d prefer to travel with a rental car.

Top routes to Bristol Airport

Route Duration from Train Company 
 
Birmingham New Street to London Euston 1h 26mins Avanti West Coast
Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston 2h 11mins Avanti West Coast
Milton Keynes to London Euston 35mins Avanti West Coast
Coventry to London Euston 1h 4mins Avanti West Coast
London Waterloo to Bournemouth Station 1h 46mins South Western Railway
Southampton to Bournemouth Station 28mins South Western Railway
Basingstoke to Bournemouth Station 1h 2mins; South Western Railway
Bristol to Bournemouth Station 2h 28mins South Western Railway

What to do at Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport is dedicated to enhancing your pre-flight experience, offering a range of amenities for your convenience.

Where to eat

For a bite to eat before your flight, head to the Navigator. They offer a great selection of breakfast choices as well as traditional pub classics for later flights.

Where to drink

You can also enjoy a pre-flight beverage at the Navigator from their extensive drinks menu including beers, wines and spirits as well as hot drinks.

Shopping

WHSmith is a reliable choice for all your last-minute travel essentials. Whether you're in search of reading material or some light snacks to take onboard, you'll find what you need here.

Airport lounges

Bournemouth Airport doesn’t currently offer an airport lounge, but there are plenty of seating and dining options available in the main airport.

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Ways to save on your train ticket to Bournemouth Airport

Our first recommendation on how to save money is to set up Priority Ticket Alerts. This allows you to secure the lowest price ahead of time, ensuring you get the best deal.

Next, there is off-peak travel. If your flight time allows it, consider travelling between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00 in the midweek, and any time on Friday or the weekend. There are lots of cost-saving benefits to this.

If picking up your tickets as a family, consider one of our Family Tickets. You can also make use of a Railcard, including a Family & Friends Railcard, which provides discounts up to 60%.

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Get the app

Plan your journey to Bournemouth Airport with ease when you download the Avanti West Coast app. Find, book and track your train with just a few taps.

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