What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Porthleven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Harbour Bus Shelter via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Railway Station and Blue Anchor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Porthleven?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Penzance via Axminster and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Porthleven?

The distance between Bournemouth and Porthleven is 263 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Porthleven without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven without a car is to bus and train and line 34 bus which takes 8h 58m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Porthleven bus from?

Bournemouth to Porthleven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Porthleven train from?

Bournemouth to Porthleven train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Porthleven?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven is to bus which takes 11h 47m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can train via Exeter, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Porthleven bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Porthleven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Porthleven train arrive?

Bournemouth to Porthleven train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Porthleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Porthleven is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Bournemouth to Porthleven.

Where can I stay near Porthleven?

There are 3254+ hotels available in Porthleven.

Bournemouth to Porthleven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 34 bus

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

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Bus, train, line 34 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Westbury (Wilts)train
4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Redruthtrain
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Blue Anchorbus 34
8h 58m
£106–194
Drive 186.1 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Porthlevencar 186.1 mi
3h 42m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 406
11h 47m
£74–180
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
9h 51m
£88–175
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 30m
£156–271

Bournemouth to Porthleven by train and bus

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9h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.7 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Harbour Bus Shelter via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Railway Station, and Blue Anchor in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Harbour Bus Shelter via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Penzance, and Bus Station in around 9h 51m.

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