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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 train, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a bus costs an average of $65.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oxford to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bournemouth:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Bournemouth costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 1h 45m 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 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.
3:35 PM 2h50 Oxford 6:25 PM Bournemouth $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:35 PM 2h50 Oxford 6:25 PM Bournemouth $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:15 PM 2h30 Oxford 8:45 PM Bournemouth $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:30 AM 3h10 Oxford 1:40 PM Bournemouth $20 1 One-way 0 transfers8:15 PM 4h30 Oxford 12:45 AM Bournemouth $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bournemouth:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Bournemouth costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 10 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 Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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