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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 $17. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m 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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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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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bournemouth costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 South Western Railway, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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