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How to get fromWoolacombe to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 36m
    £99–201

  2. Drive 121.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Bournemouthcar car 121.2 mi
    2h 54m
    £30–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sands to St James' Place Gardensbus bus 31
    2. Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Rail Stationbus bus 21B
    3. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 18m

  4. Train via Axminster

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 13m
    £80–176

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    9h 31m
    £55–138

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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Bournemouth via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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