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

The cheapest way to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Lampeter and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Lampeter to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Lampeter and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Lampeter to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Bournemouth via Swansea and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Lampeter to Bournemouth?

The distance between Lampeter and Bournemouth is 287 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 7h 21m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lampeter to Bournemouth bus from?

Lampeter to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Black Lion station.

Where do I catch the Lampeter to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Lampeter to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 7h 21m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Lampeter to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Lampeter to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Lampeter to Bournemouth train arrive?

Lampeter to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Lampeter to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Lampeter to Bournemouth is 172 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Lampeter to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2625+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Lampeter to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
7h 21m
£108–197
Drive 170.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lampeter to Bournemouthcar 170.6 mi
4h 6m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 12m
£45–77
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 24m
£84–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
8h 24m
£68–114

Lampeter to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 285.6 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Lampeter, Wales and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a bus from The Black Lion to Bournemouth via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Swansea, and Reading in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Black Lion to Bournemouth Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 12m.

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