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Compare bus and train for London to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus10:45 AM3h35London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P30041+
C724699:22 AM1h49London Paddington (PAD)11:11 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$1151One-way1 transfer
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L737537:27 AM2h33London Waterloo (WAT)10:00 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$481One-way0 transfers
L768356:25 AM2h40London Waterloo (WAT)9:05 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$481One-way0 transfers
L737639:27 AM2h33London Waterloo (WAT)12:00 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM3h00London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
NX0359:30 AM2h40London, Victoria Coach Station12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM3h00London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bournemouth:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bournemouth costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains 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 Clapham Junction (CLJ) 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, Elizabeth line to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 21 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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