Madrid to Bournemouth by train
Bournemouth lies 1,154 km (717 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 51 min at the speeds typical of Spain and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 1,408 km (875 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Madrid | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 163,600 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Boscombe railway station, Pokesdown railway station |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | BH1–BH7 |
Clocks in Bournemouth are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 8 h 51 min journey lands only 7 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bournemouth
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Madrid to Bournemouth
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Staying in Bournemouth
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Common questions
How far is Bournemouth from Madrid?
1,154 km (717 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,408 km (875 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Bournemouth by train?
About 8 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Bournemouth?
Bournemouth is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in Bournemouth?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.