How to travel from Seaton to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Bournemouth is around 525km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Seaton to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Heworth then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £210($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Stn then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)

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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance525km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($245).

The distance between Seaton and Bournemouth is around 525km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Seaton and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Bournemouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £210 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby, Darlington, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Seaton and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seaton and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Stn and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Megabus UK, National Express, FlixBus, Salisbury Reds and More Bus run regular bus services between Seaton and Bournemouth. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Heworth then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seaton and Bournemouth. The distance is around 525km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Bournemouth

Transport options from Seaton to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
£210($245)
twice a week572km (355 miles)
Train to Heworth, plane4h 45m
£300($355)
twice a week631km (392 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 50m
£245($290)
every 2 hours551km (342 miles)
Train to Heworth, plane5hrs
£145($175)
twice a week658km (409 miles)
Train
5hrs
£95($115)
every 2 hours586km (364 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
£30($36)
every 4 hours607km (377 miles)
Bus via Stratton Park, Sainsburys11h 55m
£36($43)
3 times a week609km (378 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£90($110)
on demand525km (327 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth