There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Barmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
8h 40m£120–183Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Barmouthcar 214.1 mi
5h 8m£54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
13h 25m£62–99
Bournemouth to Barmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Barmouth is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Barmouth is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Last Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Barmouth via Wolverhampton and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Barmouth is 303 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Bournemouth to Barmouth, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Barmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Barmouth is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Barmouth via Wolverhampton and Machynlleth in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Last Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 13h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Barmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Barmouth is 215 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Bournemouth to Barmouth.
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