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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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bournemouth costing on average $142 (€114).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
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How to get from Bradford to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM10h00Bradford4:35 PMBournemouth$431One-way0 transfers
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6:35 AM10h00Bradford4:35 PMBournemouth$431One-way0 transfers
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6:35 AM10h00Bradford4:35 PMBournemouth$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bournemouth costing on average $142 (€114).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains 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 Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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