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Compare bus and train for Plymouth to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth costing on average $116 (€93).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:30 PM8h55Plymouth12:25 AMBournemouth$911One-way0 transfers
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- 3:30 PM8h55Plymouth12:25 AMBournemouth$911One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:45 PM8h40Plymouth12:25 AMBournemouth$951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Bournemouth:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth costing on average $116 (€93).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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