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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Wales
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Wales will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bournemouth for Wales every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Wales
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 294 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£92 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Wales train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Wales trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:45 Bournemouth | 5h11 | 13:56 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Wales
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Trains from Bournemouth to Wales run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 11:45. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 06:35 |
Last train 11:45 |
Train companies: Cross Country, South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Wales trainsCross Country, South Western Railway trains will get you between Bournemouth and Wales from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Wales train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Wales by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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