Bournemouth to London Waterloo Trains From £18.40*

How much luggage can I travel with on South Western Railway trains?

While SWR’s luggage policy doesn’t currently specify the number of bags permitted, you can follow most other operators’ guidance and bring up to two suitcases and an item of hand luggage. Keep all baggage out of wheelchair spaces, aisles and doorways.

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When is the last Bournemouth to London train?

You can catch the last direct service from Bournemouth to London Waterloo at 21:12 on weekdays, 22:12 on Saturday and 22:08 on Sunday.

Swap the Observation Wheel for the London Eye on a high-speed Bournemouth to London train. Here’s how to reach Bournemouth station, make the most of the journey and navigate Waterloo’s railway hub on the south bank of the River Thames.

Departure from Bournemouth

Conveniently situated opposite a bus terminal and coach station, Bournemouth station is a short walk from several hotels towards Boscombe. You can also hop on a Morebus service from the pier, town centre and surrounding areas.

• Finding the platform: The vast majority of trains from Bournemouth to London Waterloo depart from platform 2, on the other side of the footbridge from the main entrance (by platform 3). Note that the station doesn’t have any lifts. To avoid the stairs, use the northern entrance on Station Approach.
• Station refreshments: As there’s no catering on board, you might want to stock up on snacks before your train arrives. Vending machines are on platforms 2 and 3, or you can grab some fresh coffee, sweet treats and seasonal specials from Little Green Coffee Box by the main entrance.

On board trains from Bournemouth to London Waterloo

The route into London by rail abounds in beauty, passing through ancient woodland and scenic landmarks.

• View alert: Book a seat on the right side to fully experience the stunning New Forest National Park, charming towns and spectacular countryside on the way into London. Look out for planes taking off and landing as you pass Southampton Airport.
• Complimentary WiFi: Follow the on-screen instructions to log onto SWR’s free WiFi network and swipe, type and like away. The stretch between Basingstoke and Earlsfield offers Superfast Rail-5G connectivity on certain services.

Arriving at London Waterloo

Your Bournemouth to London train terminates at London Waterloo, a busy railway hub with plenty of exits and onward travel options. Discover them here.

• Victory Arch exit: London Waterloo station’s main exit leads onto the South Bank on the other side of Westminster Bridge from Big Ben. Many buses to central and north London stop nearby.
• Tension Way exit: Adjacent to the Victory Arch exit, this way out connects you to more bus routes.
• Westminster Bridge Road exit: Catch a cab from the station taxi rank here.
• Station Approach exit: Use this exit to find the bike parking area.
• Waterloo Road exit: Accessible via escalators, this exit leads to the Tube and more buses towards central and southeast London.
• Transport links: You can easily get to the best sightseeing spots near London Waterloo on foot. If you’ve got luggage or are heading further out, take one of the many buses (including the express Superloop service) from the station. Waterloo is also on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, and Waterloo & City lines of the London Underground network. More rail routes are available from the adjacent Waterloo East station (take the escalator up to the balcony). Did you know you can also board a river bus to get around the city? Take the scenic route to Canary Wharf, Battersea Power Station and more from the London Eye Waterloo Pier.