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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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€59 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Bath 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 Bournemouth to Bath:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Bath costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bath by train.
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