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

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

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  1. Train via Reading

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    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 44m
    £108–188

  2. Drive  123.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Plymouthcar car 123.4 mi
    2h 31m
    £31–45

  3. 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 Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 40m
    £51–85

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    6h 4m
    £57–116

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 38m
    £49–95

Bournemouth to Plymouth by train

Calendar94Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Plymouth via Reading in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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