What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth is to bus via Green Line Coach Station which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth?

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

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Green Line Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle 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 Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Bournemouth is 108 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth?

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

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Green Line Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth train from?

Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £19 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Green Line Coach Station, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth?

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Bournemouth / ...
1h 45m
£19–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
3h 53m
£8–35
Bus via Green Line Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth StationUk061
3h 37m
£13–19
Drive 104.8 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth104.8 mi
2h 3m
£27–38

Elephant and Castle to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 107.3 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, 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 20 minutes. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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