What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to New Forest is to bus via Tesco Superstore which costs £8 - £10 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to New Forest is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Square and arriving at St Thomas Mores Church via Meeting House Lane, Blue Boar Row and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and New Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Bedwyn via Reading and Newbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to New Forest?

The distance between Bournemouth and New Forest is 131 miles. The road distance is 56.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £55 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to New Forest?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Bournemouth to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to New Forest bus from?

Bournemouth to New Forest bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bournemouth Square station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to New Forest train from?

Bournemouth to New Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to New Forest?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to New Forest is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £10 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Bournemouth to New Forest bus arrive?

Bournemouth to New Forest bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Bournemouth to New Forest train arrive?

Bournemouth to New Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to New Forest is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Bournemouth to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 503+ hotels available in New Forest.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to New Forest by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus X5
3h 16m
£59–93
Bus via Tesco Superstore
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Tesco Superstorebus 8 / ...
4h 9m
£8–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
4h 1m
£10–13
Drive 56.5 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to New Forestcar 56.5 mi
1h 23m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 9m
£53–82

Bournemouth to New Forest by train and bus

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Distance: 130 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to St Thomas Mores Church via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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