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Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Aberystwyth (AYW)

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11

train journeys
per day

150

miles (242 kms)

6hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

00:08 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Aberystwyth (AYW)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth is approximately 150 miles (242 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 10 mins.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bournemouth to Aberystwyth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:08
    11 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    6 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    13:22
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:40
    6 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    15:21
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:45
    6 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    17:21
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    6 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    19:21
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:45
    6 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    20:20
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    6 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    21:22
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:45
    6 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    22:22
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:45
    7 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    00:02
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:45
    12 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:12
    12 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Bournemouth
    Aberystwyth
    Bournemouth to Aberystwyth

About Bournemouth Station

Station name Bournemouth (BMH)
Address Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:15
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 07:45 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Aberystwyth Station

Station name Aberystwyth (AYW)
Address Aberystwyth station, Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1LH
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:10 - 17:40
Saturday 07:15 - 17:40
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth

The travel time between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bournemouth & Aberystwyth. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.