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Compare bus and train 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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $41.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Bristol:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Bristol costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
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 · FlixBus11:30 AM5h15Bournemouth, Coach Station4:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM5h15Bournemouth, Coach Station4:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G15004+
G008557:30 AM2h23Bournemouth station (BMH)9:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G150058:18 AM2h35Bournemouth station (BMH)10:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$811One-way1 transfer
L80355_L78760 · L84209 · L80059+
G152177:56 AM2h54Bournemouth station (BMH)10:50 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$811One-way3 transfers
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W346808:40 AM2h55Bournemouth station (BMH)11:35 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$2081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM4h35Bournemouth, Coach Station1:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 AM5h45Bournemouth, Coach Station9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$291One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX0407:15 PM5h50Bournemouth, Coach Station1:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Bristol:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Bristol costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 21 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 bus and train 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
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