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Compare bus and train for Bedford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Bournemouth costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€75) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-38.69 (€-32.03). The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 36m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Bournemouth costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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