Travel Information from Leicester to Bournemouth
| 136 miles (219 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $18 - $43 | |
| Bus • $18 (€16) • 5 h 30 min | |
| Train • $43 (€39) • 3 h 44 min | |
| National Express or South Western Railway |
Travel 136 miles (219 km) by train or bus to Bournemouth from Leicester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leicester to Bournemouth.
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How to get from Leicester to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Bournemouth
Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Bournemouth.

There are 2 travel options from Leicester to Bournemouth: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Bournemouth:
Taking a bus costs $25 (€22) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $43 (€39).
The fastest way to get to Bournemouth from Leicester is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 44 min.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 30 min.
The Leicester to Bournemouth distance is around 136 miles (219 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Bournemouth is:
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leicester to Bournemouth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Bournemouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leicester to Bournemouth:
- You can travel between Leicester and Bournemouth by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $18 (€16) with National Express from Leicester to Bournemouth.
- You can take a train from Leicester to Bournemouth with South Western Railway or CrossCountry. Cheap tickets can be found for $43 (€39) with CrossCountry from Leicester to Bournemouth.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leicester to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bournemouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leicester and Bournemouth.
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