What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Town Hall via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cowbridge?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cowbridge is 198 miles. The road distance is 124.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Cowbridge without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cowbridge bus from?

Bournemouth to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cowbridge train from?

Bournemouth to Cowbridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Cowbridge?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cowbridge bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cowbridge train arrive?

Bournemouth to Cowbridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Cowbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Cowbridge is 125 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Bournemouth to Cowbridge.

Where can I stay near Cowbridge?

There are 1653+ hotels available in Cowbridge.

Bournemouth to Cowbridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Cowbridge by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Town Hallbus X2
4h 12m
£81–137
Drive 123.9 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Cowbridgecar 123.9 mi
3h
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
5h 14m
£32–51
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 54m
£58–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Town Hallbus X2
5h 43m
£44–79

Bournemouth to Cowbridge by train and bus

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Distance: 197.1 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Cowbridge, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Town Hall via Southampton Central, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 4h 54m.

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