What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth is to bus via Thetford which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Bournemouth via Stowmarket, Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Bournemouth is 208 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth.

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Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 32m
£89–212
Bus via Thetford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
8h 25m
£24–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 11m
£40–99
Drive 182.8 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouthcar 182.8 mi
3h 4m
£45–65
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
5h 15m
£78–173

Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth by train and subway

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Bournemouth via Stowmarket, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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