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Compare train and bus for High Wycombe to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from High Wycombe to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from High Wycombe to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from High Wycombe to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from High Wycombe to Bournemouth:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from High Wycombe to Bournemouth costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 1h 52m 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 High Wycombe to Bournemouth
How to get from High Wycombe to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from High Wycombe to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:20 AM 2h53 High Wycombe 10:13 AM Bournemouth $157 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest

7:20 AM 2h53 High Wycombe 10:13 AM Bournemouth $157 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest

7:20 AM 2h53 High Wycombe 10:13 AM Bournemouth $157 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options

11:13 AM 2h59 High Wycombe 2:12 PM Bournemouth $157 1 One-way 1 transfer
12:13 PM 2h59 High Wycombe 3:12 PM Bournemouth $157 1 One-way 1 transfer
1:13 PM 2h59 High Wycombe 4:12 PM Bournemouth $157 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from High Wycombe to Bournemouth:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from High Wycombe to Bournemouth costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between High Wycombe and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from High Wycombe station (HWY) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from High Wycombe, Coachway Handy Cross and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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