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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Deantrain train Romsey - Salisbury / ...
    1h 50m
    £45–74

  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
    3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Manor Farmbus bus X67
    3h 14m
    £8–10

  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

  5. Train, line 66 bus

    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 Railway Station Stop SB to Porton Science Parkbus bus 66
    3h 5m
    £20–44

  6. Bus via Porton Down

    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
    3h 18m
    £24–28

Bournemouth to Porton Down by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Porton Down via Southampton Central and Dean in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to Manor Farm via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Endless Street in around 3h 14m.

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