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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Bournemouth via Tottenham Court Road station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Ilford to Bournemouth?

The distance between Ilford and Bournemouth is 119 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Ilford to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Bournemouth bus from?

Ilford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Bournemouth train from?

Ilford to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Ilford to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Ilford to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £120 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Ilford to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Ilford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Ilford to Bournemouth train arrive?

Ilford to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Ilford to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Bournemouth is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Ilford to Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 42m
£48–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
4h 49m
£23–118
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
4h 35m
£29–55
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Ilford to Bournemouthcar 115.8 mi
2h 29m
£29–41
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Ilford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3h 25m
£64–127

Ilford to Bournemouth by train and subway

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Bournemouth Station via Trafalgar Square, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 4h 49m.

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