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

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There are 4 ways to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    £128–216

  2. Drive  121.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Bournemouthcar car 121.2 mi
    2h 56m
    £31–44

  3. Line 303 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sands to Bus Stationbus bus 303
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple 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 26m
    £50–91

  4. Train via Axminster

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 33m
    £74–147

Woolacombe to Bournemouth by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Bournemouth via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h.

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