What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Skanda Vale?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Skanda Vale. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Alltwalis Primary School via Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Skanda Vale?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale?

The distance between Bournemouth and Skanda Vale is 273 miles. The road distance is 184.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 49m and costs £150 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Skanda Vale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Skanda Vale train from?

Bournemouth to Skanda Vale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale is to train via Reading which takes 5h 49m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 8h.

Where does the Bournemouth to Skanda Vale bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Skanda Vale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Skanda Vale train arrive?

Bournemouth to Skanda Vale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Skanda Vale is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale.

Where can I stay near Skanda Vale?

There are 699+ hotels available in Skanda Vale.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 49m
£153–253
Drive 183.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Skanda Valecar 183.1 mi
4h 1m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
8h
£67–99
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 53m
£112–208

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Distance: 271 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Skanda Vale, Wales?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Skanda Vale via Reading, Swansea, and Carmarthen in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Skanda Vale via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Alltwalis Primary School in around 8h.

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