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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€35 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bournemouth costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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