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 $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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Bus

$73

Average price

$40

Average price

Cheapest

2h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bath to Bournemouth

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Great Western RailP22725+South Western RailwayP61470
10:35AM2h26
Bath Spa (BTH)
01:01PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX403 · NX035
04:00PM7h20
Bath, Bus Station
11:20PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$321One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22723+South Western RailwayL73762
09:37AM2h24
Bath Spa (BTH)
12:01PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$681One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailP22721+South Western RailwayL73756
08:38AM2h24
Bath Spa (BTH)
11:02AMBournemouth station (BMH)
$681One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP29624+CrossCountryC72475
10:43AM2h32
Bath Spa (BTH)
01:15PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$851One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP29618+CrossCountryC72472
09:43AM2h29
Bath Spa (BTH)
12:12PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$921One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX403 · NX035
08:15PM6h50
Bath, Bus Station
03:05AMBournemouth, Coach Station
$321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX403 · NX035
07:20AM5h45
Bath, Bus Station
01:05PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$861One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX403 · NX035
11:15AM4h50
Bath, Bus Station
04:05PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$921One-way
1 transfer

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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 $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Bournemouth costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

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 Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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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