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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Nottingham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $141 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bournemouth costing on average $182 (€153).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€35) compared to roughly $69 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 3h 40m 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 Nottingham to Bournemouth
How to get from Nottingham to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM8h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM8h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
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G010099:50 AM4h25Nottingham station (NOT)2:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$3011One-way3 transfers
Other options
- G01102 · G0101310:07 AM5h08Nottingham station (NOT)3:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$971One-way1 transfer
- G01101 · G010099:07 AM5h08Nottingham station (NOT)2:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$971One-way1 transfer
- G01098 · G010058:07 AM5h10Nottingham station (NOT)1:17 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$971One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 AM8h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM9h10Nottingham, University of Nottingham2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM6h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $141 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bournemouth costing on average $182 (€153).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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