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Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Swansea (SWA)

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21

train journeys
per day

109

miles (176 kms)

3hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

00:12 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Bournemouth and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bournemouth to Swansea is approximately 109 miles (176 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 20 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bournemouth to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 44 mins.

Journeys from Bournemouth to Swansea Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:12
    9 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:11
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:30
    5 hrs 1 change
    11:30
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:31
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:18
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    12:59
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    13:32
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:45
    3 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    14:29
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:45
    3 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    15:31
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:22
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    17:08
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:45
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    17:30
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:22
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    19:16
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:45
    4 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    19:22
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:45
    3 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    19:31
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:45
    4 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    21:19
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:22
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    22:10
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:45
    4 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    22:17
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:45
    4 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    23:43
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:45
    4 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    00:44
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:22
    5 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    02:11
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:12
    10 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    08:59
    Bournemouth
    Swansea
    Bournemouth to Swansea

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 Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bournemouth and Swansea

The travel time between Bournemouth and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bournemouth and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Bournemouth and Swansea 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 & Swansea. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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