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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Buildings and arriving at Westover Road via Market Place, Blue Boar Row and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Bournemouth via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Bath to Bournemouth?

The distance between Bath and Bournemouth is 95 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Bath to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bournemouth bus from?

Bath to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from St Mary's Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Bath to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Bath to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Bath to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Bath to Bournemouth train arrive?

Bath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bath to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Bournemouth is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Bath to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Bournemouth?

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Bath to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton CentralCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
2h 8m
£27–113
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisbury
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House LaneX3
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover RoadX3 / ...
2h 51m
£16–30
Drive 60.7 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Bournemouth60.7 mi
1h 31m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Buildings to Market PlaceD2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Blue Boar Row24
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House LaneX3
4h 7m

Bath to Bournemouth by train

127Weekly Trains

2h 8mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Buildings to Westover Road via Market Place, Blue Boar Row, and Meeting House Lane in around 4h 7m.

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