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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Bournemouth via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Bournemouth?

The distance between Dunstable and Bournemouth is 143 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Dunstable to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Bournemouth bus from?

Dunstable to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Bournemouth train from?

Dunstable to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £85 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Dunstable to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Dunstable to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dunstable to Bournemouth train arrive?

Dunstable to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Bournemouth is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Dunstable to Bournemouth.

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

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Dunstable to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leagrave to West Hampstead ThameslinkBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
3h 2m
£35–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth StationUk061
4h 21m
£27–83
Drive 122.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Bournemouth122.6 mi
2h 6m
£31–45
Line 61 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from West Street to Aylesbury Bus Stn61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to Speedwell StreetX20 / ...
3. Take the train from Oxford to Bournemouth
5h 30m

Dunstable to Bournemouth by train and subway

168Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Bournemouth via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Bournemouth Station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 21m.

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