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How to get fromBournemouth to Porton Downby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Firs Road Topbus bus 88 / ...
    2h 47m
    £26–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus bus X3
    2h 53m
    £8–9

  3. Drive 35 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Porton Downcar car 35 mi
    46 min
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bournemouth to Porton Downtaxi taxi 35 mi
    46 min
    £120–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 60.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Porton Down, England?

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to Firs Road Top via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Endless Street in around 2h 53m.

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