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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to France is to bus via Paris which costs €28 - €160 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to France is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €65 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to France. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to France?

The distance between Bournemouth and France is 631 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €95 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Bournemouth to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to France bus from?

Bournemouth to France bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to France?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to France is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €95 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €28 - €160 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Bournemouth to France bus arrive?

Bournemouth to France bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and France?

France is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 3:18 PM in Bournemouth and 4:18 PM in France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22967+ hotels available in France.

Bournemouth to France - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 33m
€96–379
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700 / ...
13h 7m
€28–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
6h 11m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 7m
€101–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
14h 1m
€40–155
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
7h 23m
€124–180
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
6h 17m
€96–276
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
6h 18m
€92–266
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 41m
€89–278
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SOU - ORY
4h 19m
€69–325
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
7h 21m
€93–332

Bournemouth to France by bus

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13h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to France.

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Distance: 630.8 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and France?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cité via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 7m.

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