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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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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).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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