There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
10h 19m£89–179Drive 186.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Porthlevencar 186.1 mi
3h 42m£47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 805
12h 56m£64–117Train via Bridport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
10h 51m£81–158Train #2
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
11h 10m£146–251
Bournemouth to Porthleven by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Harbour Bus Shelter via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Penzance via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Porthleven is 266 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Porthleven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Porthleven train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Porthleven is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 12h 56m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Porthleven, England?
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to Harbour Bus Shelter via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Penzance, and Bus Station in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Harbour Bus Shelter via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bus Station in around 12h 56m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Porthleven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth to Porthleven train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Porthleven is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Bournemouth to Porthleven.
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