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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 prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Nottingham to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Nottingham to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Bournemouth
Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Bournemouth.
There are 2 travel options between Nottingham and Bournemouth. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $19 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bournemouth:
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $39 (€35) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Nottingham to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 31 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bournemouth that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 5 min on average.
The distance from Nottingham to Bournemouth is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Bournemouth is:
- Around 13 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bournemouth from Nottingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Bournemouth:
The following travel companies offer services from Nottingham to Bournemouth:
- National Express or Megabus can take you to Bournemouth by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Megabus from Nottingham to Bournemouth for $13 (€12).
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry or Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Nottingham to Bournemouth tickets on Omio for $39 (€35).
Yes, there are direct services available from Nottingham to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Direct train with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bournemouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Nottingham and Bournemouth.
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