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How to get fromBournemouth to Channel Islandsby train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Channel Islands by train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Guernsey Airport

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    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane SOU - GCI
    2h 27m
    $116–403

  2. Car ferry via Jersey St Helier

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    5h 15m
    $327–426

  3. Train, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane SOU - JER
    2h 32m
    $146–323

  4. Train, fly to Alderney Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane plane SOU - ACI
    2h 37m
    $236–373

  5. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    5h 18m
    $168–218

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Guernsey Airport (GCI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

You can take a vehicle from Bournemouth to Jersey St Helier via Poole and Guernsey St Peter Port in around 5h 15m.

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