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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to France is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 43m.

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 15m and costs €90 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and France?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to France. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cité via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

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 40m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Bournemouth to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to France train from?

Bournemouth to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, 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 40m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 43m.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and France?

France is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 6:08 PM in Bournemouth and 7:08 PM in France.

Where does the Bournemouth to France train arrive?

Bournemouth to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 14530+ 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, train, plane, or car ferry

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 40m
€206–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 39m
€45–123
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
12h 43m
€46–113
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
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 6m
€126–369
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 28m
€95–181
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 22m
€120–358
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
6h 21m
€110–318
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 15m
€91–394
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 37m
€132–328
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
7h 50m
€127–298

Bournemouth to France by train, subway, and foot

113Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to France.

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Distance: 630.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and France?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cité via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 12h 43m.

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