There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Gwynedd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 25m£115–176Drive 210.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Gwyneddcar 210.2 mi
5h 12m£52–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus T2
12h 26mBus
- 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 Ganllwyd Post Officebus T2
12h 31m£55–96
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Gwynedd is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Gwynedd is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Ganllwyd Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Machynlleth via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Gwynedd is 299 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gwynedd without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bournemouth to Gwynedd, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Gwynedd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Gwynedd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gwynedd is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Gwynedd, Wales?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ganllwyd Post Office via Wolverhampton, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Ganllwyd Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 12h 31m.
- 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
- £80–130
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Gwynedd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Gwynedd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Gwynedd is 211 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Bournemouth to Gwynedd.
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