There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Ferndown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 12m£94–183Drive 122.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plymouth to Ferndowncar 122.3 mi
2h 24m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 18m£59–140Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
5h 50m£64–134
Plymouth to Ferndown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Ferndown is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Ferndown is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Ferndown. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Church Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Ferndown. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Plymouth and Ferndown is 215 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Ferndown without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Plymouth to Ferndown, including transfers.
Plymouth to Ferndown bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Ferndown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Ferndown is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Ferndown, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Church Road via Westbury (Wilts), Southampton Central, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Church Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Ferndown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Plymouth to Ferndown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Ferndown is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Plymouth to Ferndown.
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