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How to get fromBournemouth to Boscastleby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Boscastle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    8h 35m
    £213–329

  2. Drive  138.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Boscastlecar car 138.4 mi
    2h 56m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Okehamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    10h 22m
    £52–102

  4. Train, bus via Reading

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    8h 57m
    £104–185

  5. Bus, train, line 57 bus, line 95 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 57
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boscastle Bridgebus bus 95
    11h 20m
    £72–142

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    12h 10m
    £57–100

Bournemouth to Boscastle by bus and train

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Boscastle via Reading and Bodmin Parkway in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Boscastle Bridge via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, The Shire House Mount Folly, and Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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