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Compare train and bus for Bath to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$73 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bath to Bournemouth
How to get from Bath to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P22725+
P61470Cheapest
NX403 · NX035Fastest
P22723+
L73762Other options
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L73756
P29624+
C72475
P29618+
C72472
NX403 · NX035
NX403 · NX035
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bournemouth:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Bournemouth costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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