The average train between Penarth and Bournemouth takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth 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 Penarth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Penarth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Penarth to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penarth and Bournemouth is 120.6 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Penarth to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 4h 20m.