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How to get from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp by bus and train?

From Portsmouth to Bovington Camp by bus and train

To get from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp in Purbeck, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Fratton station to Southampton Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X50 bus from Wool Station, Wool station to Tank Museum, Bovington Camp station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X50X50
Walk to Bovington Camp
Leaves from Fratton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portsmouth
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Parkway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wool
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wool Station, Wool
    ID doratgap
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X50X50
    Wait for bus
    X50
    Swanage
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tank Museum, Bovington Camp
    ID dordmtmp
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bovington Camp
    Walk to
    Bovington Camp
    Erin Road
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Portsmouth to Bovington Camp by train

To get from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp in Purbeck, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Fratton station to Southampton Central station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Wool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Bovington Camp
Leaves from Fratton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portsmouth
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Parkway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wool
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bovington Camp
    Walk to
    Bovington Camp
    Erin Road
    2 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp
The distance between Portsmouth, Purbeck and Bovington Camp, Purbeck is approximately 73.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Purbeck – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Bovington Camp, Purbeck

Bovington Camp is located at Erin Road, Purbeck and the nearest public transport station is Tank Museum, Bovington Camp.

Bus stations close to Bovington Camp:

  • Tank Museum, Bovington Camp

From Portsmouth to Bovington Camp by train

To get from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp in Purbeck, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Fratton station to Southampton Central station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Wool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Bovington Camp
Leaves from Fratton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portsmouth
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Parkway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wool
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bovington Camp
    Walk to
    Bovington Camp
    Erin Road
    2 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X50.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Bovington Camp?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Bristol Parkway station near Portsmouth in South West to Southampton Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southampton Central station near Bovington Camp in Purbeck.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth to Bovington Camp by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Portsmouth in South West and Bovington Camp in Purbeck by train and bus is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Portsmouth to get to Bovington Camp?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Bristol Parkway station near Portsmouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Portsmouth and Bovington Camp?

    Get off the train at the Southampton Central stop, which is closest to Bovington Camp in Purbeck.

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