How to travel from Bournemouth to Horley

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Horley

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 81 miles (131 km)

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€24

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Cheapest

€35

Average price

€30

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

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30m

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2h 6m

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(door-to-door)

National Express

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Southern

Most popular train company

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The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Horley is a bus with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Horley:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Horley costing on average €35.

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bournemouth and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bournemouth to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bournemouth to Horley

How to get from Bournemouth to Horley by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    9:55 AM5h10
    Bournemouth
    3:05 PMHorley
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:55 AM5h10
    Bournemouth
    3:05 PMHorley
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:30 AM3h35
    Bournemouth
    2:05 PMHorley
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    6:25 AM5h25
    Bournemouth
    11:50 AMHorley
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    4:10 PM5h15
    Bournemouth
    9:25 PMHorley
    231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    12:55 PM4h55
    Bournemouth
    5:50 PMHorley
    251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Horley

Travel to Horley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Horley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Horley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Horley is a bus with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Horley:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Horley costing on average €35.

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Horley is approximately 81 miles (131 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Horley is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Horley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Horley:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
  • Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Horley by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, London, Oxford, Brighton, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.
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