How to travel from Leicester to Bournemouth

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Travel Information from Leicester to Bournemouth

Distance136 miles (219 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$18 - $43
Cheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 5 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $43 (€39) • 3 h 44 min
Popular travel companiesNational 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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from Leicester to Bournemouth

How to get from Leicester to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leicester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:40PM7h20
Leicester
08:00PMBournemouth
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:40PM7h20
Leicester
08:00PMBournemouth
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:00PM6h00
Leicester
12:00AMBournemouth
$311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:20AM7h40
Leicester
03:00PMBournemouth
$331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:25PM6h40
Leicester
11:05PMBournemouth
$371One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:30PM11h50
Leicester
08:20AMBournemouth
$401One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Manchester, London Victoria or Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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