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Bournemouth to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Cardiff takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 55m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Reading

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 22m
£84–146

Bournemouth to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 3h 22m.

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