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

The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hereford to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hereford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Transport Hub and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Hereford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Bournemouth via Newport (S Wales) and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Hereford to Bournemouth?

The distance between Hereford and Bournemouth is 217 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hereford to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Hereford to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hereford to Bournemouth bus from?

Hereford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hereford to Bournemouth train from?

Hereford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.

Train or bus from Hereford to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Hereford to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Hereford to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Hereford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.

Where does the Hereford to Bournemouth train arrive?

Hereford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Hereford to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Bournemouth is 122 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Hereford to Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
4h 42m
£85–148
Drive 121.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hereford to Bournemouthcar 121.3 mi
3h 2m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 445
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 27m
£32–58
Train
1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4h 42m
£65–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5h 16m
£51–89

Hereford to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 215.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Bournemouth via Newport (S Wales) and Reading in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Transport Hub and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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