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How to get fromBournemouth to Rockby train, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    8h 25m
    £198–303
  2. Drive  150 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Rockcar car 150 mi
    3h 14m
    £38–55
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    10h 25m
    £48–97
  4. Train, bus, line 57 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    6. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus bus 57
    7. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry ferry
    10h 33m
    £60–116

Bournemouth to Rock by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Rock, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rock via Reading and Bodmin Parkway in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Clock Garage via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Dennison Road Car Park in around 10h 25m.

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