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

The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Woolacombe and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Woolacombe to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Sands and arriving at Bournemouth via Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Woolacombe and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Woolacombe to Bournemouth?

The distance between Woolacombe and Bournemouth is 206 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Woolacombe to Bournemouth bus from?

Woolacombe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Woolacombe to Bournemouth train from?

Woolacombe to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Woolacombe to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Woolacombe to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Woolacombe to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Woolacombe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Woolacombe to Bournemouth train arrive?

Woolacombe to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Woolacombe to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to Bournemouth is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Woolacombe to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2649+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 56m
£128–215
Drive 121.2 mi
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1. Drive from Woolacombe to Bournemouthcar 121.2 mi
2h 56m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
9h 37m
£44–75
Line 303 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Sands to Rail Stationbus 303
2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
7h 53m
£47–87

Woolacombe to Bournemouth by bus

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Distance: 205 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Bournemouth via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to Bournemouth via Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 9h 37m.

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