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Compare train and bus for Reading to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Reading to Bournemouth:
A train is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Bournemouth costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
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How to get from Reading to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:03 PM3h42Reading1:45 AMBournemouth$691One-way0 transfers
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- 10:03 PM3h42Reading1:45 AMBournemouth$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:03 PM3h42Reading1:45 AMBournemouth$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:03 PM4h02Reading3:05 AMBournemouth$791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Bournemouth:
A train is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Bournemouth costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with 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.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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