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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Bristol to Bournemouth:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bournemouth costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Bournemouth
How to get from Bristol to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM5h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM5h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G01071+C50037+G0101111:31 AM2h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:27 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1541One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34968+
L787589:22 AM3h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:23 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$791One-way1 transfer - C00850+L7877612:15 PM3h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:21 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$791One-way1 transfer
- W34973+L7876810:15 AM3h08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:23 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM5h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM5h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM6h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bournemouth:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bournemouth costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bournemouth by train.
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