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Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a train costs an average of $172.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bournemouth costing on average $172 (€144).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€79) compared to roughly $211 (€177) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€98). The journey takes 12h 15m versus 8h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Bournemouth
How to get from Edinburgh to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM16h45Edinburgh, Bus Station4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$601One-way2 transfers
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- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM16h45Edinburgh, Bus Station4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$601One-way2 transfers
Fastest
U222010:05 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport11:20 PMBristol Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo1:00 PM6h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:50 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1001One-way2 transfers - G80073+L80317+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo2:00 PM6h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:54 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1001One-way2 transfers
- G80061+L80163+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo12:00 PM7h22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:22 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1051One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM13h30Edinburgh, Bus Station12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM14h35Edinburgh, Drum Brae South12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$751One-way2 transfers
NX598 · NX0359:45 PM13h50Edinburgh, Bus Station11:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$751One-way1 transfer
- U23197:35 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport8:50 PMBristol Airport$931One-way0 transfers
- U23159:55 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport11:10 AMBristol Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
- U22148:50 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport10:05 AMBristol Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bournemouth:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bournemouth costing on average $172 (€144).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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