Bournemouth to South Wales Trains

Bournemouth to South Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and South Wales takes 4h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 205 mi
Distance: £102
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Reading

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Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain

4h 34m

£85–145

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 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:45 PM → 11:38 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:40 AM → 1:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 2:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 5:40 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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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.