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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 train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bournemouth:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Bournemouth costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Bournemouth
How to get from Brighton to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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SW78300011:01 AM 2h54 Brighton station (BTN) 1:55 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $43 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
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11:01 AM 2h54 Brighton station (BTN) 1:55 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $43 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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11:01 AM 2h54 Brighton station (BTN) 1:55 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $43 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
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8:00 AM 2h55 Brighton station (BTN) 10:55 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $43 1 One-way 2 transfers - G88575+C33095+SW783200
10:00 AM 2h55 Brighton station (BTN) 12:55 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $43 1 One-way 2 transfers - G88587+C33097+SW782700
12:00 PM 2h55 Brighton station (BTN) 2:55 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $43 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM 5h30 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 7:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $56 1 One-way 1 transfer- NX025 · NX035
11:20 PM 4h40 Brighton, Preston Circus 4:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX025 · NX035
11:15 PM 4h45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) 4:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bournemouth:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Bournemouth costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 8 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, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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