What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and South Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to South Downs. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Greenway Lane via Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and South Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to South Downs. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Petersfield via Southampton Central and Havant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to South Downs?

The distance between Bournemouth and South Downs is 67 miles. The road distance is 52.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to South Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £27 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to South Downs?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Bournemouth to South Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to South Downs bus from?

Bournemouth to South Downs bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to South Downs train from?

Bournemouth to South Downs train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to South Downs?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £27 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 13 bus and line 638 bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h.

Where does the Bournemouth to South Downs bus arrive?

Bournemouth to South Downs bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Malls station.

Where does the Bournemouth to South Downs train arrive?

Bournemouth to South Downs train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to South Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to South Downs is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Bournemouth to South Downs.

Where can I stay near South Downs?

There are 855+ hotels available in South Downs.

Bournemouth to South Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Havanttrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2h 40m
£28–65
Drive 52.2 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to South Downscar 52.2 mi
1h 8m
£13–19
Train, line 37 bus via Southampton
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Havanttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth Country Parkbus 37
3h 34m
£24–55
Bus, line 13 bus, line 638 bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Mallsbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
3. Take the bus from High Street to Greenway Lanebus 638
4h
£15–34
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Havanttrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth Country Parkbus 37
3h 18m
£24–53

Bournemouth to South Downs by train and bus

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Distance: 66.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Greenway Lane via The Malls, Bus Station, and High Street in around 4h.

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