There are 5 ways to get from Fishguard to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 35m£132–228Drive 208.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fishguard to Bournemouthcar 208.9 mi
4h 34m£51–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Synod Innbus T5
- Take the bus from Synod Inn to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
10h 36mTrain
- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 20m£103–200Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
11h 22m£70–173
Fishguard to Bournemouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Fishguard and Bournemouth is 304 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 6h 35m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Fishguard to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Fishguard to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Fishguard to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 6h 35m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Bournemouth Station via Haverfordwest Bus Station, Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 22m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Synod Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Synod Inn to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Fishguard to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Fishguard to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Bournemouth is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Fishguard to Bournemouth.
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