The average train between Barry and Bournemouth takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry 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 Barry and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Barry 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 Barry to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Barry to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Barry to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barry and Bournemouth is 123.8 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 4h 28m.