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Compare bus and train for Bournemouth to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 $102, while a train costs an average of $138.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Plymouth:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Plymouth costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around $138 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-92.00. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 2h 58m 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 Plymouth
How to get from Bournemouth to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:50 AM7h15Bournemouth2:05 PMPlymouth$1081One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:50 AM7h15Bournemouth2:05 PMPlymouth$1081One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:50 AM7h15Bournemouth2:05 PMPlymouth$1081One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:30 PM8h25Bournemouth11:55 PMPlymouth$1101One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 PM7h35Bournemouth4:05 AMPlymouth$1161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Plymouth:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Plymouth costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Plymouth 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 Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
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