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How to get fromBournemouth to Portisheadby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Portishead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Valebus bus X4 / ...
    3h 43m
    £46–97
  2. Drive 81.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Portisheadcar car 81.9 mi
    2h 7m
    £21–30
  3. Train, bus via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X39 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus bus X4 / ...
    5h 24m
    £26–45

Bournemouth to Portishead by train and bus

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Portishead. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the line 1 bus to Union Street, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to The Vale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westover Road to Combe Road via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Bath Spa, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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