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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Oxford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bournemouth costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Bournemouth
How to get from Oxford to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX1607:00 PM2h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX1607:00 PM2h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G0100210:19 AM1h54Oxford station (OXF)12:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G009967:16 AM2h02Oxford station (OXF)9:18 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way0 transfers
- G009988:18 AM1h55Oxford station (OXF)10:13 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$501One-way0 transfers
- G010172:18 PM1h55Oxford station (OXF)4:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$551One-way0 transfers
- NX1603:30 PM2h40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
- NX16010:30 AM3h10Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:40 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
- OLOXT · NX0355:30 AM4h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bournemouth costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Oxford Bus Company to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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