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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Portishead is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Portishead is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Combe Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Portishead?

The distance between Bournemouth and Portishead is 117 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Bournemouth to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Portishead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Portishead train from?

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

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Portishead?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Portishead is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Portishead bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Portishead train arrive?

Bournemouth to Portishead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Portishead is 83 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Bournemouth to Portishead.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Portishead?

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Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Portishead.

Bournemouth to Portishead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Portishead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 18m
£90–147
Drive 82.1 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Portisheadcar 82.1 mi
2h 8m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
5h 20m
£25–56
Bus, train
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 Bath Spatrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
5h 27m
£27–47

Bournemouth to Portishead by bus

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Distance: 115.8 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Portishead via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Combe Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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