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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 $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. 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 $56, while a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bournemouth:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bournemouth costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $112 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$70. The journey takes 3h 9m 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.
- NX509 · NX035
7:45 PM 8h15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 4:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX509 · NX035
7:45 PM 8h15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 4:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W35030+
SW7810005:25 PM 4h00 Cardiff Central (CDF) 9:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $104 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W35024+SW781200
4:25 PM 4h00 Cardiff Central (CDF) 8:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $104 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34991+SW782300
12:25 PM 4h00 Cardiff Central (CDF) 4:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $104 1 One-way 1 transfer - W35012+SW781800
2:25 PM 4h00 Cardiff Central (CDF) 6:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $104 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX509 · NX035
5:00 PM 7h25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 12:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM 6h30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) 4:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $31 1 One-way 1 transfer- NX507 · NX035
6:15 PM 6h45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 1:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bournemouth:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bournemouth costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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