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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bournemouth costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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