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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price |
11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bournemouth:
A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bournemouth costing on average $85 (€68).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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