Swansea to Bournemouth Trains

Swansea to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Bournemouth takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.

4h 7m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 36m

£95–165

Swansea to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:23 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:22 PM → 11:27 AM
Arrives next day
17h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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.