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

The cheapest way to get from Malmesbury to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Malmesbury and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmesbury to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Cross Hayes and arriving at Bournemouth Square via Bus Station, Market Place Bus Island, Blue Boar Row and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Malmesbury and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Malmesbury to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Malmesbury to Bournemouth?

The distance between Malmesbury and Bournemouth is 148 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Malmesbury to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Bournemouth bus from?

Malmesbury to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Coachstyle, depart from Cross Hayes station.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Malmesbury to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and line 33 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Malmesbury to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Malmesbury to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Coachstyle, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Malmesbury to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Malmesbury to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmesbury to Bournemouth is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Malmesbury to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Malmesbury to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 99 bus

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 52m
£66–109
Drive 72 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Malmesbury to Bournemouthcar 72 mi
1h 46m
£18–26
Line 99 bus, line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Hayes to Bus Stationbus 99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Place Bus Islandbus 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus X2 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
5h 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Southampton Centraltrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 6m
£40–82

Malmesbury to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Cross Hayes to Bournemouth via Rail Station Forecourt Alighting, Chippenham, and Reading in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Hayes to Bournemouth Square via Bus Station, Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, and Meeting House Lane in around 5h 44m.

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