There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth University to Bristol by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 26m£43–85Drive 71.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth University to Bristolcar 71.1 mi
1h 52m£18–26Bus via Slough
- Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
4h 59m£26–56Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Stationbus G18
5h 38m£18–29
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth University to Bristol is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth University to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth University to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth University and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Bournemouth and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth University to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Bournemouth University and Bristol is 108 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth University to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Bournemouth University to Bristol, including transfers.
Bournemouth University to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth University to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth University to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth University, England and Bristol, England?
You can take a vehicle from Bournemouth University to Bristol Temple Meads via Bournemouth University, Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, and Southampton Central in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bournemouth University to Bristol Bus Station via Bournemouth University, Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth University to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth University to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth University to Bristol is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Bournemouth University to Bristol.
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