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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bournemouth costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€69) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-42.10 (€-34.25). The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 59m 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth
How to get from Cardiff to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM7h55Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM7h55Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W35434+
G010181:18 PM2h57Cardiff Central (CDF)4:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1191One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G15012+
L8027412:30 PM3h35Cardiff Central (CDF)4:05 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$691One-way1 transfer - G15013+L802821:30 PM3h36Cardiff Central (CDF)5:06 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$691One-way1 transfer
- G15188 · G15012+L8027412:00 PM4h05Cardiff Central (CDF)4:05 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$701One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM7h30Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM6h50Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM8h00Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)10:50 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bournemouth:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bournemouth costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus 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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