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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Bournemouth via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Bedford to Bournemouth?

The distance between Bedford and Bournemouth is 160 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Bedford to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Bournemouth bus from?

Bedford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Bournemouth train from?

Bedford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Bedford to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Bedford to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Bedford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Bedford to Bournemouth train arrive?

Bedford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Bournemouth is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Bedford to Bournemouth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Bournemouth?

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Bedford to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 21m
£69–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
5h 15m
£32–73
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Bournemouthcar 141 mi
2h 28m
£35–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Oxford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 50m
£61–92

Bedford to Bournemouth by train and bus

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Bournemouth via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Bournemouth Station via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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