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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot 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
    5h 7m
    £73–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus bus G30
    9h 10m
    £24–42

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 8m
    £25–45

  4. Drive  101.6 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Bournemouthcar car 101.6 mi
    2h 9m
    £25–37

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 3m
    £40–79

Torquay to Bournemouth by train

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Bournemouth via Newton Abbot, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Bournemouth Station via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 9h 10m.

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