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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of S$29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 S$29, while a train costs an average of S$58.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
S$58 Average price | S$29 Average price Cheapest | S$85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bournemouth:
A bus is S$29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bournemouth costing on average S$58.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Tickets start at around S$58 compared to roughly S$85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$27. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 3h 4m 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 Birmingham to Bournemouth
How to get from Birmingham to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM5h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach StationS$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM5h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach StationS$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G010008:03 AM3h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH)S$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G0100911:03 AM3h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)S$441One-way0 transfers
- G010039:03 AM3h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)S$441One-way0 transfers
- G0101312:03 PM3h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)S$441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM5h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:00 PMBournemouth, Coach StationS$251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM6h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach StationS$251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM6h45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach StationS$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bournemouth:
A bus is S$29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bournemouth costing on average S$58.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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