How to travel from Bath to Bournemouth

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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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 49 miles (80 km)

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€61

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€30

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Cheapest

2h 44m

Average total duration

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2h 14m

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30m

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4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Great Western Rail

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from Bath to Bournemouth

How to get from Bath to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bath to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:00PM7h15
Bath
10:15PMBournemouth
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:00PM7h15
Bath
10:15PMBournemouth
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:45AM6h45
Bath
11:30AMBournemouth
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
07:15PM6h50
Bath
02:05AMBournemouth
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Bournemouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bath and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bournemouth:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Bournemouth costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 59m.

The distance from Bath to Bournemouth is approximately 49 miles (80 km).
The average frequency per day from Bath to Bournemouth is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bath to Bournemouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bath to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Bournemouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bath to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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