Day trip from Bournemouth to Cardiff
Cardiff lies 124 km (77 mi) north-west of Bournemouth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 124 km (77 mi) apart, Cardiff is a realistic day trip from Bournemouth: about 2 h 1 min each way by road.
| Bournemouth | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 163,600 | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BH1–BH7 | CF10–CF24 |
What to see in Cardiff
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum Cardiff | 373,191 | — |
The busiest is National Museum Cardiff at 373,191 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Cardiff
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Staying in Cardiff
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from Bournemouth?
124 km (77 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bournemouth; by road roughly 151 km (94 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Cardiff by road?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bournemouth and Cardiff?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.