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South Wales to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Wales and Bournemouth takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from South Wales 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.

5h 18m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
5h 4m
£70–141

South Wales to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between South Wales and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 164.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 5h 4m.

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