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How to get fromPlymouth to Bournemouth Coast Pathby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    6h 5m
    £80–155

  2. Drive 123.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Bournemouth Coast Pathcar car 123.2 mi
    2h 30m
    £30–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 16m
    £51–97

  4. Train, bus, line 50 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
    4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Ferry Approachbus bus 50
    6h 15m
    £67–137

  5. 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
    8h 35m
    £59–140

Plymouth to Bournemouth Coast Path by train, foot, and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth Coast Path via Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, Bus Station, and Ferry Approach in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bournemouth Coast Path via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bournemouth Station, and Ferry Approach in around 8h 35m.

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