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

The cheapest way to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Lampeter and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Lampeter to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Sarn Odeon and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lampeter and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Lampeter to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Bournemouth via Swansea and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Lampeter to Bournemouth?

The distance between Lampeter and Bournemouth is 287 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 7h 22m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lampeter to Bournemouth bus from?

Lampeter to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Black Lion station.

Where do I catch the Lampeter to Bournemouth train from?

Lampeter to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Lampeter to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Lampeter to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 7h 22m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Lampeter to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Lampeter to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Lampeter to Bournemouth train arrive?

Lampeter to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Lampeter to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Lampeter to Bournemouth is 172 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lampeter to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2655+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
7h 22m
£115–214
Drive 170.6 mi
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1. Drive from Lampeter to Bournemouthcar 170.6 mi
4h 5m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 24m
£94–188
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 15m
£77–129

Lampeter to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 285.6 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Lampeter, Wales and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a bus from The Black Lion to Bournemouth via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Swansea, and Reading in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Black Lion to Bournemouth Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Sarn Odeon, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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