There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Havanttrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2h 4m£26–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Clarence Pierbus Vc1
- Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Dragon Streetbus Vc4
3h 28m£13–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus X5 / ...
3h 25mDrive 55.8 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to South Downs National Parkcar 55.8 mi
1h 9m£14–20
Bournemouth to South Downs National Park by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to South Downs National Park. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Dragon Street via Clarence Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Petersfield via Southampton Central and Havant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Bournemouth and South Downs National Park is 65 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £26 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park, including transfers.
Bournemouth to South Downs National Park bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to South Downs National Park train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and South Downs National Park, Hampshire, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park via Southampton Central, Havant, and Petersfield in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to South Downs National Park via Clarence Pier and Dragon Street in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Havant
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Southampton Central to Havant
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- Southern
Bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Clarence Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Clarence Pier to Dragon Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to South Downs National Park bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Clarence Pier station.
Bournemouth to South Downs National Park train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to South Downs National Park is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Bournemouth to South Downs National Park.
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