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How to get fromSouth Molton to Bournemouthby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Molton to Bournemouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Westbury

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broad Street to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 34m
    £56–111

  2. Bus, line 54 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Street to Bus Stationbus bus 346
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Waybus bus X22
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to White Hartbus bus 54
    4. Take the bus from White Hart to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    6. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 34m
    £23–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broad Street to Bus Stationbus bus 346
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sidwell Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    6. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 47m
    £28–60

  4. Drive  99.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Molton to Bournemouthcar car 99.6 mi
    2h 19m
    £25–36

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 57m
    £78–157

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    7h 26m
    £42–71

South Molton to Bournemouth by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between South Molton, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a bus from King Street to Bournemouth via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Street to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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