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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Bournemouth:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Bournemouth costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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