Slough to Bournemouth by train
Bournemouth lies 125 km (78 mi) south-west of Slough, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 12 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 153 km (95 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Slough | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 164,793 | 163,600 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Burnham railway station, Colnbrook railway station, Colnbrook Estate Halt railway station | Boscombe railway station, Pokesdown railway station |
| Postal codes | SL1–SL95 | BH1–BH7 |
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Common questions
How far is Bournemouth from Slough?
125 km (78 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Slough; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Slough to Bournemouth by train?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Slough and Bournemouth?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
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.