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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. 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 bus costs an average of $100, while a train costs an average of $150.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth costing on average $150 (€124).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
Tickets start at around $150 (€124) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-104.80 (€-86.08). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Bournemouth
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.
- NX406 · NX03512:30 AM9h30Plymouth, Coach Station10:00 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$771One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX406 · NX03512:30 AM9h30Plymouth, Coach Station10:00 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$771One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34559 · G15006+
L802418:35 AM4h30Plymouth station (PLY)1:05 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1471One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34559 · G15006+
G00869_G01067+L802418:27 AM4h38Plymouth station (PLY)1:05 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1471One-way3 transfers - G14921 · W34559 · G15006+L802418:16 AM4h49Plymouth station (PLY)1:05 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1471One-way3 transfers
- G00869_G01067+G15008+L802538:27 AM5h35Plymouth station (PLY)2:02 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1471One-way2 transfers
- NX504 · NX0356:20 AM7h45Plymouth, Coach Station2:05 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$791One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX0353:30 PM8h25Plymouth, Coach Station11:55 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$791One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX0359:15 AM9h05Plymouth, Coach Station6:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Bournemouth:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bournemouth costing on average $150 (€124).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
- 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 train and bus 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 National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
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