There are 4 ways to get from Barmouth to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
8h 24m£118–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Last Inn to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
12h 10m£51–89Drive 210.9 mi
- Drive from Barmouth to Bournemouthcar 210.9 mi
5h 14m£52–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Last Inn to Wrexham Fire Stationbus T3 / ...
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
10h 31m£84–146
Barmouth to Bournemouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barmouth to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Barmouth to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Barmouth to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Last Inn and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barmouth and arriving at Bournemouth via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Barmouth and Bournemouth is 303 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Barmouth to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Barmouth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Last Inn station.
Barmouth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Barmouth, Wales and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Barmouth to Bournemouth via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Last Inn to Bournemouth Station via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Last Inn to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Last Inn to Wrexham Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barmouth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 5.
Barmouth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barmouth to Bournemouth is 212 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Barmouth to Bournemouth.
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