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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bournemouth:
A train is $0.95 (€0.77) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Bournemouth costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM5h20Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM5h20Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G010039:43 AM2h31Brighton station (BTN)12:14 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G26677+G0100510:43 AM2h34Brighton station (BTN)1:17 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer
- G88591+
L802349:13 AM2h48Brighton station (BTN)12:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer - G88603+L8024210:13 AM2h48Brighton station (BTN)1:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM5h30Brighton7:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM7h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM7h15Brighton12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bournemouth:
A train is $0.95 (€0.77) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Bournemouth costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 25 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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