There are 5 ways to get from St Erth to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from St Erth to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 31m£121–244Train via Exeter #2
cheapest- Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
8h 4m£39–217Bus
- Take the bus from Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 16m£50–108Drive 183.6 mi
- Drive from St Erth to Bournemouthcar 183.6 mi
3h 37m£45–65Train via Exeter
- Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
7h 10m£41–198
St Erth to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St Erth to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from St Erth to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from St Erth to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from St Erth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from St Erth and arriving at Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between St Erth and Bournemouth is 281 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.
The best way to get from St Erth to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from St Erth to Bournemouth, including transfers.
St Erth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
St Erth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
The best way to get from St Erth to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between St Erth, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from St Erth to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from St Erth to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £100–130
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £140–200
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from St Erth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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 St Erth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–85
- 1st Class
- £110–160
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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
St Erth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
St Erth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Erth to Bournemouth is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from St Erth to Bournemouth.
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