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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. 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 $66, while a train costs an average of $159.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Bradford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bournemouth costing on average $159.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (4h 49m by train vs 5h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $159 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bournemouth costing on average $159.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
- 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 National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
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