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Compare bus and train for London to Wareham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Wareham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$71 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Wareham:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wareham costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Wareham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 22m by train vs 2h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $33 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 Wareham
How to get from London to Wareham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Wareham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM3h25London8:25 PMWareham$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:00 PM3h25London8:25 PMWareham$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 PM3h00London1:30 AMWareham$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:00 AM3h55London2:55 PMWareham$101One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM3h05London12:35 AMWareham$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wareham:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wareham costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Wareham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Wareham 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 Wareham station (WRM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Wareham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wareham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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