The average train between Pencoed and Bournemouth takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Pencoed 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 Pencoed and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pencoed is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pencoed to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Pencoed station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Pencoed to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pencoed to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Pencoed to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Pencoed and Bournemouth is 144.4 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Pencoed to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 4h 32m.