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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 an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bournemouth to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Bournemouth to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Bristol:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Bristol costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35. The journey takes 2h 30m versus 2h 21m 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 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 · FlixBus3:45 PM 6h05 Bournemouth, Coach Station 9:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:45 PM 6h05 Bournemouth, Coach Station 9:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
L80348_L78757+G150047:22 AM 2h31 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W35041+L80288
7:16 PM 2h34 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:50 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34999+L80218
12:16 PM 2h34 Bournemouth station (BMH) 2:50 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer - L80278+G15023
6:17 PM 2h35 Bournemouth station (BMH) 8:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:20 AM 5h45 Bournemouth, Coach Station 9:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $41 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:55 PM 5h55 Bournemouth, Coach Station 7:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:55 PM 4h50 Bournemouth, Coach Station 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Bristol:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Bristol costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 8 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).
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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