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

The cheapest way to get from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Brightlingsea and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Place and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Brightlingsea and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Wivenhoe and arriving at Bournemouth via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth?

The distance between Brightlingsea and Bournemouth is 178 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth without a car is to line 87 bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brightlingsea to Bournemouth bus from?

Brightlingsea to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Brightlingsea to Bournemouth train from?

Brightlingsea to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Wivenhoe station.

Train or bus from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Brightlingsea to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Brightlingsea to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Brightlingsea to Bournemouth train arrive?

Brightlingsea to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Brightlingsea to Bournemouth is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Brightlingsea to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2631+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Brightlingsea to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, line 87 bus, and bus

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

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Line 87 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Place to Groves Closebus 87
2. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
4h 32m
£69–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 27m
£26–48
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Brightlingsea to Bournemouthcar 170.8 mi
3h 39m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Wivenhoe to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 44m
£72–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
8h 38m
£44–81

Brightlingsea to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Brightlingsea, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a bus from Victoria Place to Bournemouth Station via Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Place to Bournemouth via Co-op, Wivenhoe, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 44m.

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