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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 $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bournemouth to Horley
Compare the available ways to get from Bournemouth to Horley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Horley:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Horley costing on average $73 (€61).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1 (-€1). The journey takes 3h 4m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Horley
How to get from Bournemouth to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus12:55 PM3h20Bournemouth, Coach Station4:15 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM3h20Bournemouth, Coach Station4:15 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM3h05Bournemouth, Coach Station2:35 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$421One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM3h30Bournemouth, Coach Station4:25 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM3h15Bournemouth, Coach Station2:45 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM3h55Bournemouth, Coach Station5:50 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Horley:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Horley costing on average $73 (€61).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Horley by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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