The distance between Plymouth and Bournemouth is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Plymouth to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Plymouth and Bournemouth is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Plymouth and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Bournemouth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plymouth and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Bournemouth. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Plymouth and Bournemouth. The distance is around 202km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 425km (264 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | £24($28) | once daily | 326km (203 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £24($28) | on demand | 202km (126 miles) |
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