There are 5 ways to get from Par to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 37m£101–208Drive 151.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Par to Bournemouthcar 151.7 mi
3h 7m£37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Polgrean Place to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 8m£46–96Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 16m£67–149Train via Exeter #2
- Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
7h 10m£65–168
Par to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Par to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Par to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Par to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Polgrean Place and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Par to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Par and arriving at Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Par and Bournemouth is 242 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Par to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Par to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Par to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Polgrean Place station.
Par to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Par to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Par, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Par to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polgrean Place to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Par to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £85–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £110–160
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £45–65
- 1st Class
- £80–110
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Polgrean Place to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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More Questions & Answers
Par to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Par to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Par to Bournemouth is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Par to Bournemouth.
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