What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Bournemouth is to line 272 bus and bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Guildhall and arriving at Bournemouth Square via Market Place Bus Island, Blue Boar Row and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Bournemouth via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Bath to Bournemouth?

The distance between Bath and Bournemouth is 95 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bath to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bournemouth bus from?

Bath to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Guildhall station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bournemouth train from?

Bath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Bath to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Bath to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Bath to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Market Place Bus Island station.

Where does the Bath to Bournemouth train arrive?

Bath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bath to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Bournemouth is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Bath to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Bournemouth?

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Bath to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 272 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 11m
£40–80
Line 272 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildhall to Market Place Bus Islandbus 272 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus X2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4h 45m
£11–14
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
2h 50m
£24–40
Drive 61 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Bournemouthcar 61 mi
1h 33m
£15–22

Bath to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 94 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildhall to Bournemouth Square via Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, and Meeting House Lane in around 4h 45m.

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