What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Gate and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Sprowston Road and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Tottenham Court Road Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Bournemouth via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Bournemouth?

The distance between Forest Gate and Bournemouth is 118 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Gate to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Forest Gate to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Forest Gate to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Bournemouth train from?

Forest Gate to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Forest Gate to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Forest Gate to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forest Gate to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forest Gate to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Bournemouth is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Forest Gate to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Forest Gate to Bournemouth?

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 42m
£48–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
5h 8m
£24–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
4h 23m
£26–49
Drive 111.6 mi
1. Drive from Forest Gate to Bournemouthcar 111.6 mi
2h 27m
£28–40
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 7m
£57–124

Forest Gate to Bournemouth by train and subway

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.4 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Bournemouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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