How to travel from Saint Albans to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Bournemouth is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Albans 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.

👋 Also check out BournemouthSaint Albans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

South Western Railway

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Saint Albans and Bournemouth is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Saint Albans and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in West Hampstead Thameslink and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

South Western Railway run train services between Saint Albans and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Saint Albans and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH and London Victoria Green Line Coach Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Arriva UK, Green Line, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Bournemouth. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Saint Albans and Bournemouth. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

How do I get from Saint Albans to Bournemouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Bournemouth

Transport options from Saint Albans to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£67($79)
hourly208km (129 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£13($15)
hourly213km (132 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£32($38)
on demand183km (114 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