There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
5h 34m€156–279Bus, train via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
6h 33m€68–133Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus 035
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
7h 40m€115–198Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arrascar
4h 36m€202–232Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Arrascar
5h 38m€97–189
Bournemouth to Arras by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Arras is to bus and train via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs €65 - €140 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Arras is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 36m and costs €200 - €240.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Arras. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Arras via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Arras is 502 km.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Arras without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €150 - €280.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Bournemouth to Arras, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Arras train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Arras is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 9:57 PM in Bournemouth and 10:57 PM in Arras.
Bournemouth to Arras train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Arras via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Hammersmith Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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