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 - £29 and takes 2h 7m.

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 7m and costs £20 - £29.

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 London Heathrow Airport T5 - and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Portishead?

The distance between Bournemouth and Portishead is 118 miles. The road distance is 82.4 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 3h 55m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 does the Bournemouth to Portishead bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Portishead is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Bournemouth to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Portishead.

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

There are 4 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 Bus Station to The Valebus X4 / ...
3h 55m
£46–97
Drive 81.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Portisheadcar 81.9 mi
2h 7m
£21–29
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 Bath Spatrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Christmas Stepsbus X39 / ...
5. Take the bus from The Centre to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
5h 22m
£26–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
5h 31m
£21–93

Bournemouth to Portishead by train, foot, and bus

125Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.2 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Combe Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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