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How to get fromBournemouth to Powysby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Powys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain train
    7h 6m
    £66–220
  2. Drive 162.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Powyscar car 162.9 mi
    3h 59m
    £40–58
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    10h 15m
    £57–108
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    8h 39m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Powys via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Llananno Bridge in around 10h 15m.

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