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Compare bus and train for London to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from London to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bournemouth:
A bus is $41 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bournemouth costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $61 (€51) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bournemouth
How to get from London to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX03510:50 PM2h10London, Hammersmith Bridge Road1:00 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L79936 · SW62260011:54 AM2h30London Waterloo (WAT)2:24 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$381One-way1 transfer
- L79954 · SW6223002:54 PM2h30London Waterloo (WAT)5:24 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$381One-way1 transfer
- L79948 · SW6224001:54 PM2h30London Waterloo (WAT)4:24 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:15 PM3h20London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 AM3h35London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h40London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bournemouth:
A bus is $41 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bournemouth costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 50 trains per day.
- Around 32 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 33 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 29 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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