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Compare train and bus for Eastleigh to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastleigh to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Eastleigh to Bournemouth:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eastleigh to Bournemouth costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Eastleigh to Bournemouth
How to get from Eastleigh to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eastleigh to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L80485 · L8022210:01 AM1h01Eastleigh station (ESL)11:02 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$161One-way1 transfer
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L80485 · L8022210:01 AM1h01Eastleigh station (ESL)11:02 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L803608:46 AM0h42Eastleigh station (ESL)9:28 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
L80489 · L8023411:00 AM1h01Eastleigh station (ESL)12:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$161One-way1 transfer
L80496 · L8024212:00 PM1h01Eastleigh station (ESL)1:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$161One-way1 transfer
L804768:52 AM1h01Eastleigh station (ESL)9:53 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eastleigh to Bournemouth:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eastleigh to Bournemouth costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eastleigh and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eastleigh station (ESL) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Unilink to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Cross Country.
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