There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Par by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
7h 48m£59–115Drive 151 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Parcar 151 mi
3h 8m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Polgrean Placebus 504
9h 25m£49–89Train via Reading
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 14m£123–218
Bournemouth to Par by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Par is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Par is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Par. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Polgrean Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Par. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Par via Axminster and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Par is 174 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Par without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Bournemouth to Par, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Par bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Par train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Par is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Par, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Par via Dorchester South, South Station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Polgrean Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Polgrean Place
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Par bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Par train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Par is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Bournemouth to Par.
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