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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Lydford 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 59m
    £99–180

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fore Street Arcadebus bus 66
    8h 14m
    £22–40

  3. Train, bus via Okehampton Interchange

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 3m
    £35–72

  4. Drive  111.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Lydfordcar car 111.2 mi
    2h 26m
    £28–41

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fore Street Arcadebus bus 66
    9h
    £43–76

Bournemouth to Lydford by train and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to War Memorial via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton Interchange, and Okehampton Interchange in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Fore Street Arcade in around 9h.

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