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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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Oxford 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 Oxford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bournemouth costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 West Cowes.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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