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Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Cathays (CYS)

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27

train journeys
per day

77

miles (125 kms)

3hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Cathays (CYS)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Bournemouth and Cathays , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bournemouth to Cathays is approximately 77 miles (125 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 28 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bournemouth to Cathays. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 17 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Bournemouth to Cathays

Journeys from Bournemouth to Cathays Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:12
    4 hrs 20 mins3 changes
    09:32
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:09
    3 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    10:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:55
    4 hrs 7 mins4 changes
    11:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:31
    3 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    11:07
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:15
    3 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    12:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:40
    3 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    12:32
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:22
    3 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    13:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:45
    3 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    13:32
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:22
    3 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    14:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:45
    3 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    14:32
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:45
    3 hrs 17 mins2 changes
    15:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:57
    4 hrs 5 mins4 changes
    16:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:20
    3 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    16:07
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:45
    3 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    16:32
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:45
    3 hrs 17 mins2 changes
    17:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:57
    4 hrs 5 mins4 changes
    18:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:20
    3 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    18:06
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:20
    3 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    19:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:20
    3 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    20:02
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:45
    3 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    20:32
    Bournemouth
    Cathays
    Bournemouth to Cathays

About Bournemouth Station

Station name Bournemouth (BMH)
AddressBournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Managed bySW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:45 - 19:15
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 07:45 - 18:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
AddressCathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bournemouth and Cathays

The travel time between Bournemouth and Cathays by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bournemouth and Cathays vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Bournemouth and Cathays 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 & Cathays. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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