What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Bournemouth is to bus via Victoria Station which costs £14 - £27 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Bournemouth is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £19 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Green Line Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Bournemouth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Bournemouth?

The distance between Charing Cross and Bournemouth is 108 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £19 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Bournemouth?

The train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Bournemouth bus from?

Charing Cross to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Green Line Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Bournemouth train from?

Charing Cross to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Bournemouth is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £19 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Victoria Station, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Bournemouth train arrive?

Charing Cross to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Bournemouth is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Charing Cross to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Bournemouth?

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
1h 45m
£19–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
3h 54m
£10–44
Bus via Victoria Station
1. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth StationUk061
3h 28m
£15–26
Drive 103.8 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Bournemouth103.8 mi
1h 59m
£26–38

Charing Cross to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 107.3 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Bournemouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £19–65 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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