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Compare bus and train for Bournemouth to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Longford:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Longford costing on average $130.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $163. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 35m 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 Longford
How to get from Bournemouth to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:45 PM2h35Bournemouth, Coach Station6:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:45 PM2h35Bournemouth, Coach Station6:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:30 AM1h40Bournemouth, Coach Station1:10 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus3:45 PM2h50Bournemouth, Coach Station6:35 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM2h25Bournemouth, Coach Station4:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM2h40Bournemouth, Coach Station4:35 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Longford:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Longford costing on average $130.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Longford 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Longford by bus.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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