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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Cambridge to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bournemouth:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bournemouth costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$36. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 3h 2m 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 Cambridge to Bournemouth
How to get from Cambridge to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:00 PM 7h00 Cambridge 8:00 PM Bournemouth $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:00 PM 7h00 Cambridge 8:00 PM Bournemouth $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:00 PM 7h00 Cambridge 8:00 PM Bournemouth $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bournemouth:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bournemouth costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge South and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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