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Bournemouth to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bournemouth and Cardiff takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 28m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
5h 25m
£44–106

Bournemouth to Cardiff bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 231.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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