Swansea to Bournemouth Trains

Swansea to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Bournemouth takes 4h 6m 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 6m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 35m

£110–192

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 7:19 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

2:22 PM → 6:17 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
6:23 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:19 PM → 11:15 PM
3h 56m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 12, 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, August 13, 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 Friday, August 14, 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

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