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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Portishead is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Portishead is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Combe Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Bristol Parkway via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Portishead?

The distance between Bournemouth and Portishead is 122 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Portishead without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Bournemouth to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Portishead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Portishead train from?

Bournemouth to Portishead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Portishead?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Portishead is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Portishead bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Portishead train arrive?

Bournemouth to Portishead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Portishead is 83 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Bournemouth to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Portishead.

Bournemouth to Portishead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Portishead by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from The Centre to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
4h 4m
£46–97
Drive 82.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Portisheadcar 82.1 mi
2h 8m
£21–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to The Centrebus 8 / ...
5. Take the bus from The Centre to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
4h 40m
£33–58
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 22m
£70–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
5h 26m
£39–96

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Distance: 121.8 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Combe Road via Reading, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Parkway Stn, and Bus Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Combe Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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