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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train 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 $58, while a train costs an average of $219.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bradford to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bournemouth costing on average $219.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 8h 40m versus 5h 2m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bournemouth costing on average $219.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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