There are 4 ways to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 54m£133–240Drive 121.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Woolacombe to Bournemouthcar 121.2 mi
2h 56m£30–44Line 303 bus, train, bus via Bridport
- Take the bus from Sands to Rail Stationbus 303
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
7h 49m£51–101Line 303 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Sands to Rail Stationbus 303
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
7h 25m£61–124
Woolacombe to Bournemouth by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Woolacombe and Bournemouth is 206 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Woolacombe to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Woolacombe to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to Bournemouth is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Woolacombe to Bournemouth.
There are 2660+ hotels available in Bournemouth.
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 5h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Sands to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Sands to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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