There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Lydford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 43m£75–158Train, bus via West Street
cheapest- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
8h 33m£27–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 10m£42–85Drive 111.2 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Lydfordcar 111.2 mi
2h 26m£28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
9h 7m£53–125
Bournemouth to Lydford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lydford is to train and bus via West Street which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lydford is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Lydford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Lydford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Okehampton Interchange via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Lydford is 190 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lydford without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Bournemouth to Lydford, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Lydford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Lydford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lydford is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Lydford, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to War Memorial via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Okehampton Interchange, and Okehampton Interchange in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 9h 7m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Lydford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Lydford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Lydford is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bournemouth to Lydford.
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