There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Le Mans by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, bus, or car train
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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 Le Manstrain Tgv
6h 41m€215–404Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Le Manscar
7h 58m€67–448Bus
- 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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Le Mans - Université Bus Stationbus
16h 47m€77–159Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Le Manscar
7h 23m€242–298
Bournemouth to Le Mans by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Le Mans is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 16h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Le Mans is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €210 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Le Mans station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Le Mans - Université Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Le Mans via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Le Mans is 834 km.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Le Mans without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €210 - €410.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bournemouth to Le Mans, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Le Mans bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Le Mans train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Le Mans is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €210 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 16h 47m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Le Mans, France?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Le Mans via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Le Mans - Université Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 47m.
- 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
- 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
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Le Mans bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Le Mans is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 5:24 AM in Bournemouth and 6:24 AM in Le Mans.
Bournemouth to Le Mans train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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