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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Bournemouth via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Watford to Bournemouth?

The distance between Watford and Bournemouth is 115 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Bournemouth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs £15 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Watford to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Bournemouth bus from?

Watford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Bournemouth train from?

Watford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Watford to Bournemouth is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs £15 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Watford to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Watford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Watford to Bournemouth train arrive?

Watford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Watford to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Bournemouth is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Watford to Bournemouth.

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

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3h 19m
£15–43
Train
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain
3h 22m
£40–77
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Bournemouthcar 106.8 mi
1h 52m
£27–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
3. Take the train from Woking to Bournemouthtrain
3h 26m

Watford to Bournemouth by bus

156Weekly Buses

3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Bournemouth via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 3h 22m.

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