The average train between Aberdare and Bournemouth takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdare to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aberdare and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberdare to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Aberdare to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Aberdare to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Aberdare and Bournemouth is 155.4 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Aberdare to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 5h 12m.