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How to get fromPlymouth to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    4h 25m
    £92–182

  2. Drive 123.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Bournemouthcar car 123.6 mi
    2h 30m
    £30–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    7h 32m
    £56–136

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5h 24m
    £64–135

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotelbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 36m

Plymouth to Bournemouth by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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