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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Rp 320,561 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 Rp 320,561, while a train costs an average of Rp 455,566.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Rp 455,566 Average price | Rp 320,561 Average price Cheapest | Rp 315,689 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Bournemouth:
A bus is Rp 135,005 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Bournemouth costing on average Rp 455,566.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
Tickets start at around Rp 455,566 compared to roughly Rp 315,689 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Rp 139,877. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 3m 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 Portsmouth to Bournemouth
How to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L79937 · SW783600
9:22 AM 2h03 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:25 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) Rp 320,764 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- L79937 · SW783600
9:22 AM 2h03 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:25 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) Rp 320,764 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W34990+SW78350010:14 AM 1h41 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:55 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) Rp 625,896 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- L79943 · SW783400
10:22 AM 2h03 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 12:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) Rp 336,193 1 One-way 1 transfer - L79931 · SW779900
8:22 AM 2h03 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:25 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) Rp 336,193 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34984+SW783800
9:14 AM 1h41 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:55 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) Rp 625,896 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Bournemouth:
A bus is Rp 135,005 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Bournemouth costing on average Rp 455,566.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
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