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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 an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bath to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Bath to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bournemouth:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Bournemouth costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$58. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM 6h45 Bath, Bus Station 2:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:35 AM 6h45 Bath, Bus Station 2:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G15003+
L802218:38 AM 2h28 Bath Spa (BTH) 11:06 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W34974+L80233
9:36 AM 2h29 Bath Spa (BTH) 12:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer - C47816+L80208
8:22 AM 2h51 Bath Spa (BTH) 11:13 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer - C48131+L80228
10:22 AM 2h51 Bath Spa (BTH) 1:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:30 AM 6h40 Bath, Bus Station 12:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:35 PM 4h55 Bath, Bus Station 7:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:30 PM 6h20 Bath, Bus Station 10:50 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bournemouth:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Bournemouth costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 9 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 Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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