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How to get fromBournemouth to Barmouthby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Barmouth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    8h 40m
    £121–185

  2. Drive  211.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Barmouthcar car 211.3 mi
    5h 14m
    £53–76

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Barmouthtaxi taxi
    10h 53m
    £230–319

Bournemouth to Barmouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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.

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