The average train between Bournemouth and Pencoed takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Pencoed. 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 every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Pencoed. 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 Pencoed at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Pencoed station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Bournemouth to Pencoed train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Pencoed train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bournemouth to Pencoed train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bournemouth and Pencoed is 144.4 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Pencoed via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 7m.