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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 €63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. 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 €63, while a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€63 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Bournemouth:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bournemouth costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around €63 compared to roughly €66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 6h 44m versus 4h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
10:15 AM 8h05 Norwich 6:20 PM Bournemouth €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:15 AM 8h05 Norwich 6:20 PM Bournemouth €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:15 AM 8h05 Norwich 6:20 PM Bournemouth €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Bournemouth:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bournemouth costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 14 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- 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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