There are 4 ways to get from St Albans 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.
Recommended option
Train • 2 h 55 min
$48 - $78
Cheapest option
Line 757 bus, bus • 4 h 38 min
$25 - $33
2 alternative options
Bus • 5 h 1 min
$40 - $50
Drive • 1 h 54 min
$24 - $40
What companies run services between St Albans, England and Bournemouth, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from St Albans to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost $35 - $60 and the journey takes 1 h 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Albans to Bournemouth via Bricket Wood, Black Boy PH, Victoria, Green Line Coach Station, and Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station in around 4 h 38 min.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
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- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- greenline.customerservices@googlemail.com
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Bricket Wood, Black Boy PH to Victoria, Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- Green Line
- Book at
- Green Line (Arriva)
Bus from St Albans City Railway Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- Green Line
- Book at
- Green Line (Arriva)
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13 - $17
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Airport London to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from St Albans to Bournemouth?
The distance between St Albans and Bournemouth is 157 km. The road distance is 183 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from St Albans to Bournemouth?
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1 h 54 min.
What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Bournemouth?
The quickest way to get from St Albans to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1 h 54 min and costs £17 - £26.
Is there a direct bus between St Albans and Bournemouth?
No, there is no direct bus from St Albans to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from St Albans, Town Hall and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bricket Wood, Black Boy PH and Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 38 min.
How long does it take to get from St Albans to Bournemouth?
It takes approximately 2 h 55 min to get from St Albans to Bournemouth, including transfers.