What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane is to bus via Birmingham which costs £90 - £230 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Dunblane station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Dunblane via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Dunblane?

The distance between Bournemouth and Dunblane is 544 miles. The road distance is 453 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Dunblane without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 9m and costs £180 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Dunblane bus from?

Bournemouth to Dunblane bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Dunblane train from?

Bournemouth to Dunblane train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Dunblane?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane is to train via London which takes 8h 9m and costs £180 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dunblane bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Dunblane bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dunblane train arrive?

Bournemouth to Dunblane train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Dunblane?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Dunblane is 453 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Bournemouth to Dunblane.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Dunblane?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Dunblane?

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Where can I stay near Dunblane?

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Bournemouth to Dunblane - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Bournemouth to Dunblane by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain
8h 9m
£186–324
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
4h 31m
£49–191
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
13h 50m
£93–229
Drive 450.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Dunblanecar 450.3 mi
7h 48m
£111–160
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
4h 53m
£108–257
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Haymarkettrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunblanetrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
9h 53m
£291–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
15h 30m
£69–277
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
4h 43m
£70–220
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
5h 46m
£103–322
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain
6h 19m
£137–353
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
7h 14m
£99–241
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
7h 29m
£88–224

Bournemouth to Dunblane by train

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9h 53mAverage Duration

£291Cheapest Price

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Distance: 541.3 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Dunblane, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dunblane via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Dunblane Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 13h 50m.

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