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

The cheapest way to get from Dawlish to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dawlish to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dawlish and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dawlish to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Lanherne and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bampfylde Street and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Dawlish and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dawlish and arriving at Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Dawlish to Bournemouth?

The distance between Dawlish and Bournemouth is 168 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dawlish to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Dawlish to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Bournemouth bus from?

Dawlish to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Dawlish to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Dawlish to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Dawlish to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Dawlish to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dawlish to Bournemouth train arrive?

Dawlish to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Dawlish to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dawlish to Bournemouth is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Dawlish to Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dawlish to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3h 43m
£68–129
Drive 90.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dawlish to Bournemouthcar 90.2 mi
2h 4m
£23–33
Train, bus via Bridport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
6h 2m
£32–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5h 33m
£41–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
7h 28m
£23–37

Dawlish to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 167.2 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Dawlish to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanherne to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 7h 28m.

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