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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Bournemouth via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Croydon to Bournemouth?

The distance between Croydon and Bournemouth is 112 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Croydon to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Bournemouth bus from?

Croydon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Bournemouth train from?

Croydon to Bournemouth train services, operated by South West Trains, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Croydon to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Croydon to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Croydon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Bournemouth train arrive?

Croydon to Bournemouth train services, operated by South West Trains, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Bournemouth is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Croydon to Bournemouth.

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

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Croydon to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Poole / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 49m
Drive 103.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Bournemouthcar 103.2 mi
2h 3m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
4h 52m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus N68
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 1m
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
5h 22m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Croydon to Bournemouth.

Launch map view

Distance: 111.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Bournemouth via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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