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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    4h 42m
    £66–111

  2. Drive  87.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Stroudcar car 87.5 mi
    2h 14m
    £22–32

  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 Merrywalksbus bus 401
    5h 25m
    £31–50

  4. Bus, train, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gloucestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Health Centrebus bus 63 / ...
    6h 11m
    £44–79

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Trowbridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Trowbridge to Gloucestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Merrywalksbus bus 64 / ...
    6h 20m
    £60–117

Bournemouth to Stroud by train and bus

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Health Centre via Reading, Gloucester, and Transport Hub in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Merrywalks via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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