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How to get fromBournemouth to South Downsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to South Downs by train, bus, or car

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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 Havanttrain train Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
    2h 45m
    £25–53
  2. Bus, line 8 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Marlands to Estella Roadbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from International Port to Drift Road Shopsbus bus 8
    4h 16m
    £12–16
  3. Train, line 37 bus via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Havanttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth Country Parkbus bus 37
    3h 36m
    £21–45
  4. Drive  52.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to South Downscar car 52.2 mi
    1h 8m
    £13–19
  5. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Havanttrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth Country Parkbus bus 37
    3h 16m
    £22–44

Bournemouth to South Downs by train and bus

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and South Downs, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Greenway Lane via Southampton Central, Havant, Petersfield, and Station in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Queen Elizabeth Country Park via Coach Station, Marlands, Estella Road, International Port, and Drift Road Shops in around 4h 16m.

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