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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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€64 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 · FlixBusCheapest
NX040 · NX035Fastest
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L73762Other options
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P61470
P22721+
L73756
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FlixBus · FlixBus
NX040 · NX035
NX040 · NX035Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bournemouth:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bournemouth costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Bournemouth by train.
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