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

The cheapest way to get from London to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £9 - £40 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Bournemouth is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £16 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bournemouth Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between London and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Bournemouth. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from London to Bournemouth?

The distance between London and Bournemouth is 108 miles. The road distance is 104.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £16 - £60.

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

The train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from London to Bournemouth is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £16 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £40 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the London to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Bournemouth is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from London to Bournemouth.

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

Book your London to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Bournemouth?

Book your London to Bournemouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2390+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
1h 56m
£16–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035
3h 5m
£9–40
Drive 103.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Bournemouth103.7 mi
1h 59m
£26–37
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 47m
£42–97

London to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 107.4 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–60 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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