Penarth to Bournemouth Trains

Penarth to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penarth and Bournemouth takes 3h 29m 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.

3h 29m
Duration: 188 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 19m

£76–137

Penarth to Bournemouth train times

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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:34 PM → 4:25 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 5:25 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 6:27 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 7:27 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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