South Wales to Bournemouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between South Wales and Bournemouth takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. 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 19m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain

5h 7m

£62–123

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 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:54 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 5:22 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Wales 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.