Bournemouth to Swansea by train
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Overview: trains from Bournemouth to Swansea
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Explore Bournemouth to Swansea by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Bournemouth to Swansea aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train travel between Bournemouth and Swansea: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Bournemouth to Swansea:
Cheapest tickets: US$211.50
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:
Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.
Train times for travel between Bournemouth and Swansea
If you are taking the train from Bournemouth to Swansea, you will have 16 trains each day (with a departure every 57 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:12. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:25, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:12.
Average train travel time from Bournemouth to Swansea
The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 44 minutes, travelling a total distance of 176 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets from Bournemouth to Swansea?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Making the most of your trip to Swansea
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Swansea.
FAQs about the train journey from Bournemouth to Swansea
Want to know more about your journey from Bournemouth to Swansea? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Bournemouth to Swansea covers a distance of 176 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is US$211.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
You can start booking tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.
The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
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