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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bristol 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 2h 36m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$78 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Bristol
How to get from Bournemouth to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
NX035 · NX040Fastest
P61455+P22728Other options
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C72316+P22655FlixBus · FlixBusNX035 · NX040FlixBus · FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Bristol:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Bristol costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
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