There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
6h 25m£127–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
9h 3m£34–108Drive 202 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Tenbycar 202 mi
4h 5m£50–72Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
7h 42m£66–225
Bournemouth to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Tenby is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Tenby via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Tenby is 292 miles. The road distance is 203.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £120 - £270.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Bournemouth to Tenby, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Tenby is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Tenby via Reading in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Upper Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 3m.
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £110–210
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £110–140
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £140–210
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Tenby is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Bournemouth to Tenby.
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