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How to get fromPencoed to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pencoed to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 32m
    £80–144
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus bus Cp3
    6h 40m
    £31–60
  3. Drive  124.3 mi

    1. Drive from Pencoed to Bournemouthcar car 124.3 mi
    2h 53m
    £31–45
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    4h 32m
    £60–121
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5h 6m
    £46–85

Pencoed to Bournemouth by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Pencoed to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Station twice a week. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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