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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton 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 46m
    £52–103

  2. Drive  69.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Somerset to Bournemouthcar car 69.9 mi
    1h 51m
    £18–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    6h 10m
    £39–64

  4. Line 374 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lower Durston to Bus Stationbus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain train
    6h 37m
    £28–48

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 41m
    £22–42

Somerset to Bournemouth by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Bournemouth via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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