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Compare train and bus for Salisbury to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Bournemouth:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Bournemouth costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.65 (€-19.10). The journey takes 1h 6m versus 46m 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.
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How to get from Salisbury to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L84092+
G009978:50 AM1h25Salisbury station (SAL)10:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- L84092+G009978:50 AM1h25Salisbury station (SAL)10:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L84092+G009978:50 AM1h25Salisbury station (SAL)10:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer
Other options
G15003+L802229:36 AM1h30Salisbury station (SAL)11:06 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer- G15001+L802148:34 AM1h32Salisbury station (SAL)10:06 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way1 transfer
- G01000+G15003+L842389:36 AM1h39Salisbury station (SAL)11:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$431One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Bournemouth:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Bournemouth costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salisbury station (SAL) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with More Bus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bournemouth by train.
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