The average train between Bridgend and Bournemouth takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bridgend 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 Bridgend to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Bridgend to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Bridgend to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Bridgend to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bridgend and Bournemouth is 147.2 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 4h 31m.