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Bournemouth to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Cardiff takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. 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.

3h 28m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 54m
£62–126

Bournemouth to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 143.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cardiff Central via Southampton Central in around 3h 54m.

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