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

The cheapest way to get from Watchet to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watchet to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Watchet and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Watchet to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Brendon Road and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Hither Mead, County Hall and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Watchet and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Watchet to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Watchet to Bournemouth?

The distance between Watchet and Bournemouth is 200 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watchet to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Watchet to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watchet to Bournemouth bus from?

Watchet to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watchet to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Watchet to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Watchet to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £30 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Watchet to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Watchet to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Watchet to Bournemouth train arrive?

Watchet to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Watchet to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Watchet to Bournemouth is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Watchet to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2631+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 54m
£79–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
6h 54m
£16–30
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 31m
£24–46
Drive 85.2 mi
1. Drive from Watchet to Bournemouthcar 85.2 mi
2h 7m
£22–31
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
5h 2m
£54–108

Watchet to Bournemouth by bus and train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.1 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Brendon Road to Bournemouth via Hither Mead, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Reading in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brendon Road to Bournemouth Station via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 6h 54m.

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