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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,305 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. 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 Kč 1,305, while a train costs an average of Kč 2,101.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 2,101 Average price | Kč 1,305 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,048 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Coventry to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Coventry to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Bournemouth:
A bus is Kč 796 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Bournemouth costing on average Kč 2,101.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around Kč 2,101 compared to roughly Kč 1,048 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 1,053. The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 41m 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 Coventry to Bournemouth
How to get from Coventry to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:50 AM 6h30 Coventry 1:20 PM Bournemouth Kč 464 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:50 AM 6h30 Coventry 1:20 PM Bournemouth Kč 464 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:50 AM 6h30 Coventry 1:20 PM Bournemouth Kč 464 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:30 PM 6h40 Coventry 1:10 AM Bournemouth Kč 533 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:50 AM 6h40 Coventry 2:30 PM Bournemouth Kč 565 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:50 PM 6h55 Coventry 8:45 PM Bournemouth Kč 842 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Bournemouth:
A bus is Kč 796 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Bournemouth costing on average Kč 2,101.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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