How to travel from Bournemouth to Southampton

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

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$13

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$8

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1h 3m

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33m

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30m

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1h 22m

Average total duration

52m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bournemouth to Southampton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    09:55AM1h10
    Bournemouth
    11:05AMSouthampton
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    09:55AM1h10
    Bournemouth
    11:05AMSouthampton
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    01:00AM0h45
    Bournemouth
    01:45AMSouthampton
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    04:10PM1h05
    Bournemouth
    05:15PMSouthampton
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    05:30PM1h00
    Bournemouth
    06:30PMSouthampton
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    11:10AM0h50
    Bournemouth
    12:00PMSouthampton
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Southampton

Travel to Southampton 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 Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Southampton costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 28m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Southampton is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Southampton is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Southampton 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 Southampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bournemouth to Southampton with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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