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How to get from Bristol to Bournemouth by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bristol to Bournemouth in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Southampton Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the M1 bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to Lansdowne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - M1M1
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    104 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmjt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Poole
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lansdowne
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmam
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY and 5A

To get from Bristol to Bournemouth in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Southampton Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 5A bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to Lansdowne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 5A5A
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmjt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Bournemouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lansdowne
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmam
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bristol to Bournemouth

The distance between Bristol, South West and Bournemouth, South West is approximately 106.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol to Bournemouth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bristol

Bristol is located at Bristol, South West and the nearest public transport station is Bristol Temple Meads.

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol Temple Meads
  • Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
  • Temple Way, Temple Meads

Ferry stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing, Bristol City Centre
  • Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing, Temple Meads
  • Castle Park Ferry Landing, Broadmead

Public transport stations close to Bournemouth, South West

Bournemouth is located at Bournemouth, South West and the nearest public transport station is East Cliff Lift, Lansdowne.

Train stations close to Bournemouth:

  • Bournemouth

Bus stations close to Bournemouth:

  • East Cliff Lift, Lansdowne
  • Cotlands Road, Lansdowne
  • Horseshoe Common, Bournemouth

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY and 5A

To get from Bristol to Bournemouth in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Southampton Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 5A bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to Lansdowne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 5A5A
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmjt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Bournemouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lansdowne
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmam
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Bournemouth?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line M1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bristol to Bournemouth?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 5A.

  • Is there a direct train between Bristol and Bournemouth in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bristol to Bournemouth in South West?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Bristol to Bournemouth in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bristol and Bournemouth in South West by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bristol to get to Bournemouth in South West?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bristol and Bournemouth in South West?

    Get off the train at the Lansdowne stop, which is closest to Bournemouth in South West.

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