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How to get fromBournemouth to Vannesby car ferry, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Vannes by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Vannescar car
    8h 58m
    €74–278

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vannestrain train Tgv
    9h 23m
    €307–532

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Vannesbus bus
    21h
    €80–149

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vannescar car
    9h 23m
    €288–359

Bournemouth to Vannes by train, subway, and foot

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Vannes, France?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Vannes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Vannes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h.

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