The average train between Fishguard and Bournemouth takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Fishguard 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 3 times a day between Fishguard and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fishguard is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Fishguard station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Fishguard to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Fishguard to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Fishguard to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fishguard and Bournemouth is 257.5 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 6h 49m.