Train Bournemouth to Cardiff University from £108 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Cardiff University takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Cardiff University. 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 56m
Duration: 184 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Reading

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3h 51m

£84–150

Bournemouth to Cardiff University train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Cardiff University. 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 University at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2:45 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 6:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 7:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 8:38 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:35 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

9:40 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:34 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 2:33 PM
2h 53m • 1 change

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