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How to get fromPortishead to Bournemouthby bus, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portishead to Bournemouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sainsburys to The Centrebus bus X4
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    4h
  2. Drive 80 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portishead to Bournemouthcar car 80 mi
    2h 11m
    £20–29
  3. Bus, train via Salisbury

    1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus bus X4
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5h 8m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portishead to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to The Centre, walk to The Centre, take the line 73 bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Southampton Central, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Westover Road via Bus Station, Temple Meads Stn, Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, and Meeting House Lane in around 5h 8m.

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