What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Bournemouth is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £410 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Brest to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs £120 - £350.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Bournemouth via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Brest to Bournemouth?

The distance between Brest and Bournemouth is 773 miles.

How do I travel from Brest to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs £230 - £470.

How long does it take to get from Brest to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Brest to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Bournemouth train from?

Brest to Bournemouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is 1h behind Brest. It is currently 2:05 PM in Brest and 1:05 PM in Bournemouth.

Where does the Brest to Bournemouth train arrive?

Brest to Bournemouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Bournemouth?

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Brest to Bournemouth - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Brest to Bournemouth by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, ferry, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
9h 35m
£238–461
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Brest to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
9h 36m
£75–408
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Brest to St Brieuctrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Brieuc to Dinantrain Ter
3. Take the carferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry
14h 27m
£76–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
19h 15m
£145–277
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
3. Take the ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouthferry
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
15h 48m
£109–215
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brest to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar
10h 19m
£245–312
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BES - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
9h 41m
£181–488
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BES - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
7h 3m
£120–342
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BES - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 10m
£166–382
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane RNS - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
8h 53m
£140–431

Brest to Bournemouth by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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15h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 768.9 mi
Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Bournemouth via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 9h 35m.

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