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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 Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 54m
    £109–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus bus G30
    6h 45m
    £29–47

  3. Drive  123.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Bournemouthcar car 123.6 mi
    2h 31m
    £32–45

  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
    6h 10m
    £58–114

  5. Train, bus via Bridport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 40m
    £49–93

Plymouth to Bournemouth by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Reading in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bournemouth Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 6h 45m.

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