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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Bournemouth:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Bournemouth costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM6h05Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM6h05Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G009998:26 AM2h47Coventry station (COV)11:13 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
G010171:26 PM2h47Coventry station (COV)4:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$381One-way0 transfers
G010253:26 PM2h47Coventry station (COV)6:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$381One-way0 transfers
G010284:26 PM2h47Coventry station (COV)7:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 AM6h30Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM5h50Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station10:50 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM4h40Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Bournemouth:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Bournemouth costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- 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 National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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