What is the cheapest way to get from Somerset to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Somerset to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Bournemouth via Bristol Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Somerset to Bournemouth?

The distance between Somerset and Bournemouth is 141 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.

How do I travel from Somerset to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Somerset to Bournemouth without a car is to bus and train via Bristol which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Somerset to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Somerset to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Bournemouth bus from?

Somerset to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Bournemouth train from?

Somerset to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Somerset to Bournemouth is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Somerset to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Somerset to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Bournemouth train arrive?

Somerset to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Bournemouth is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Somerset to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2649+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Somerset to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train via Bristol
best
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus Fal
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4h 29m
£45–89
Drive 69.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Somerset to Bournemouthcar 69.9 mi
1h 51m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus
6h 14m
£25–57
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4h 47m
£52–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
6h 51m
£22–42

Somerset to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Bournemouth via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, 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 47m.

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