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Bournemouth to South Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and South Wales takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to South Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Reading

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
  2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
4h 29m
£85–146

Bournemouth to South Wales train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into South Wales at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to South Wales? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to South Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cwmbach via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 29m.

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