What is the cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £9 - £40 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Bournemouth is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £23 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bournemouth Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chelsea and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clapham Junction and arriving at Bournemouth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Chelsea to Bournemouth?

The distance between Chelsea and Bournemouth is 104 miles. The road distance is 102.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chelsea to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Chelsea to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £23 - £75.

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

The train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Bournemouth bus from?

Chelsea to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Bournemouth train from?

Chelsea to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Chelsea to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Chelsea to Bournemouth is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £40 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Chelsea to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Chelsea to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Chelsea to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelsea to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Bournemouth is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Chelsea to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelsea to Bournemouth?

Book your Chelsea to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chelsea to Bournemouth?

Book your Chelsea to Bournemouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2411+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Chelsea 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 Clapham Junction to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
1h 49m
£23–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
3h 5m
£9–40
Drive 101.8 mi
1. Drive from Chelsea to Bournemouth101.8 mi
1h 52m
£25–36
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 44m
£42–92

Chelsea to Bournemouth by train

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.5 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £23–75 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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