Rome2Rio

How to get fromBournemouth to Alicanteby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

Find Transport to Alicante

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Alicante by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BOH - ALC
    5h 32m
    €45–189

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    34h 31m
    €335–1,188

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Alicantebus bus
    36h 10m
    €219–376

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Alicantecar car
    21h 54m
    €272–573

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane SOU - ALC
    5h 44m
    €115–285

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LGW - ALC
    7h 30m
    €89–230

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BRS - ALC
    8h 35m
    €81–305

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    37h 5m
    €155–288

Bournemouth to Alicante by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration34h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€335Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Alicante.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,420.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair and Jet2.com fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 37h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There