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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €132 Average price |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Liverpool to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Liverpool to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Bournemouth.

There are 2 travel options between Liverpool and Bournemouth. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Bournemouth is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $21 (€19) compared to other travel options to Bournemouth:
Taking a bus costs $50 (€45) less than taking a train, which costs on average $71 (€64) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bournemouth from Liverpool is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 5 min of travel time.
The distance from Liverpool to Bournemouth is approximately 191 miles (308 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Bournemouth is:
- 7 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Liverpool and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Liverpool to Bournemouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Liverpool to Bournemouth:
- You can go to Bournemouth from Liverpool by bus with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with National Express from Liverpool to Bournemouth on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Bournemouth from Liverpool with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or South Western Railway, and you can find CrossCountry Liverpool to Bournemouth tickets for $71 (€64) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- Take a 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 to Bournemouth from Liverpool.
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