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How to get fromCornwall to Bournemouthby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Westbury (Wilts)train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    6h 48m
    £105–216

  2. Drive 148.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to Bournemouthcar148.9 mi
    2h 58m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus035
    9h 57m
    £45–113

  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 11m
    £68–230

  5. Train via Exeter #2

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St DavidstrainPenzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to SalisburytrainExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    7h 15m
    £41–142

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roundabout to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus26
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus StationbusX53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings StatuebusX53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 54m

Cornwall to Bournemouth by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Bournemouth via Par, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Bournemouth Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 57m.

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