How to travel from Liverpool to Bournemouth

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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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 9m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 191 miles (308 km)

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$40

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$128

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9h 48m

Average total duration

9h 18m

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30m

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5h 39m

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5h 9m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Liverpool to Bournemouth

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

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bus

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

National Express
04:05PM9h40
Liverpool
01:45AMBournemouth
$421One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
04:05PM9h40
Liverpool
01:45AMBournemouth
$421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:05PM9h40
Liverpool
01:45AMBournemouth
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
01:45AM10h25
Liverpool
12:10PMBournemouth
$441One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Bournemouth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Bournemouth:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Bournemouth costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Liverpool to Bournemouth is approximately 191 miles (308 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Bournemouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). 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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