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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 London
Compare the available ways to get from Bournemouth to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to London:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to London costing on average $62.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 21m 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 London
How to get from Bournemouth to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:55 PM2h45Bournemouth, Coach Station3:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$131One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus12:55 PM2h45Bournemouth, Coach Station3:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$131One-way0 transfers
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G149083:45 PM1h50Bournemouth station (BMH)5:35 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$991One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L801708:52 PM1h54Bournemouth station (BMH)10:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$491One-way0 transfers
- L801446:54 PM1h55Bournemouth station (BMH)8:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$491One-way0 transfers
- L801547:54 PM1h55Bournemouth station (BMH)9:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM3h20Bournemouth, Coach Station4:15 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:25 PM1h55Bournemouth, Coach Station8:20 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:25 PM2h30Bournemouth, Coach Station8:55 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to London:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to London costing on average $62.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 44 trains per day.
- Around 44 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and London 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 London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- 43 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 29 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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