There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Arcachon by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, bus, car train, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
8h 53m€280–540Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
24h 3m€113–217Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Arcachoncar
12h 59m€137–363Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arcachoncar
12h 36m€313–404Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SOU - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
8h 34m€154–332Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
7h 35m€117–291Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
7h 58m€120–319Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
8h 35m€125–266
Bournemouth to Arcachon by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Arcachon is to bus which costs €110 - €220 and takes 24h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Arcachon is to train and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €110 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Arcachon via London Victoria, Paris and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Arcachon via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Arcachon is 1235 km.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €280 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Bournemouth to Arcachon, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Arcachon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Arcachon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Arcachon is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 24h 3m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Arcachon via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Arcachon via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 24h 3m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–270
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
Car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Arcachon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Arcachon is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 5:04 AM in Bournemouth and 6:04 AM in Arcachon.
Bournemouth to Arcachon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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