Cardiff Central Station to Bournemouth Trains

Cardiff Central Station to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Bournemouth takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 20m

£58–108

Cardiff Central Station to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:28 PM → 11:13 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
8:30 PM → 12:10 AM
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3h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:18 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:21 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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