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

The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cotswolds and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Bournemouth Square via The Forum, Fleming Way, North Street, Blue Boar Row and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cotswolds and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Cotswolds to Bournemouth?

The distance between Cotswolds and Bournemouth is 143 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 15m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cotswolds to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Bournemouth bus from?

Cotswolds to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Combend Farm station.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Bournemouth train from?

Cotswolds to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Kemble station.

Train or bus from Cotswolds to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 3h 15m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 882 bus and line 51 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Cotswolds to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Cotswolds to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at The Forum station.

Where does the Cotswolds to Bournemouth train arrive?

Cotswolds to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cotswolds to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Bournemouth is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cotswolds to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Cotswolds to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 882 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cotswolds to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Kemble to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 15m
£92–143
Drive 88.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Bournemouthcar 88.4 mi
1h 58m
£22–32
Line 882 bus, line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Combend Farm to The Forumbus 882
2. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus 51
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
4. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
5. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
6. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
7h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Southampton Centraltrain Gloucester - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 38m
£64–140

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Distance: 142.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Bournemouth via Kemble and Reading in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Bournemouth Square via Combend Farm, The Forum, Fleming Way, North Street, Blue Boar Row, and Meeting House Lane in around 7h 8m.

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