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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Main Street, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Bournemouth via Carlisle and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Bournemouth?

The distance between Whitehaven and Bournemouth is 407 miles. The road distance is 337.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £45 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Whitehaven to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Bournemouth bus from?

Whitehaven to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Bournemouth train from?

Whitehaven to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Bournemouth is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £45 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Bournemouth train arrive?

Whitehaven to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Bournemouth is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Whitehaven to Bournemouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Whitehaven to Bournemouth - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Whitehaven to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
9h 7m
£50–422
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
12h 2m
£49–105
Drive 335.4 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Bournemouthcar 335.4 mi
6h 16m
£80–116
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 45m
£93–262
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Corkickle - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 18m
£56–325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
11h
£49–351
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 1m
£113–334
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 21m
£69–320
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 8m
£92–269
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 44m
£88–337
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
9h 8m
£59–259
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
7h 34m
£79–319

Whitehaven to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 404.8 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Bournemouth via Carlisle and Stafford in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Bournemouth Station via Main Street, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 2m.

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