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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Northampton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bournemouth costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
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How to get from Northampton to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 PM5h45Northampton11:35 PMBournemouth$381One-way0 transfers
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5:50 PM5h45Northampton11:35 PMBournemouth$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 PM5h45Northampton11:35 PMBournemouth$381One-way0 transfers
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4:50 AM5h45Northampton10:35 AMBournemouth$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bournemouth costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
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