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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Bournemouth:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bournemouth costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.34. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 4h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Bournemouth
How to get from Norwich to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM8h10Norwich, Bus Station9:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM8h10Norwich, Bus Station9:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C933639:04 AM5h10Norwich station (NRW)2:14 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1951One-way4 transfers
Other options
- LE005500 · P01262+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+L801419:50 AM6h35Norwich station (NRW)4:25 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$651One-way3 transfers - L80129+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+LE005600 · P012538:50 AM6h35Norwich station (NRW)3:25 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$651One-way3 transfers
- L80149+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+P01271 · LE00540010:50 AM6h35Norwich station (NRW)5:25 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$651One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM7h50Norwich, Bus Station10:50 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM8h00Norwich, Bus Station7:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$251One-way1 transfer
- NX491 · NX03510:15 AM6h55Norwich, Bus Station5:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Bournemouth:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bournemouth costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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