What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Pen y Fan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Pen y Fan station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Pen y Fan?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan?

The distance between Bournemouth and Pen y Fan is 220 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 50m and costs £130 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Pen y Fan bus from?

Bournemouth to Pen y Fan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Pen y Fan train from?

Bournemouth to Pen y Fan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan is to train via Reading which takes 4h 50m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pen y Fan bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Pen y Fan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pen y Fan train arrive?

Bournemouth to Pen y Fan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Pen y Fan is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan.

Where can I stay near Pen y Fan?

There are 718+ hotels available in Pen y Fan.

Bournemouth to Pen y Fan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 50m
£136–212
Drive 136.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Pen y Fancar 136.4 mi
3h 8m
£34–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
6h 35m
£84–119
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 39m
£114–190
Train #2
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
6h 14m
£99–154

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan.

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Distance: 219 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Pen y Fan, Wales?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Pen y Fan via Reading, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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