Cardiff to Bournemouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bournemouth takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 19m

£58–108

Cardiff to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:30 PM → 7:00 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
4:27 PM → 8:00 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
5:27 PM → 9:00 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
6:27 PM → 10:11 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 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, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Bournemouth? 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.